KNOTTY BURGER
20 W LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 305-510-6524
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - American cheese (43-50F). Per operator items held placed in unit approximately 1 hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025073143 | Sep 4, 2025 | Apr 9, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top. Operator immediately began removing water and cleaning unit.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Cookline drawers - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat bread. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - American cheese (43-50F). Per operator items held placed in unit approximately 1 hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by trays. Operator removed.
Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Utensils stored under dripping AC. Operator removed.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cookline drawers - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat ham. Operator stored all items properly.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomatoes in tall Atosta reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink blocked with food containers. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink - operator filled soap.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean items and utensils stored under paper towel dispenser - exposed to splash when obtaining a paper towel. Operator moved towel dispenser during inspection.
Food stored outside. Freezer outside of MFDV with bread, plaintains, French fries and burgers. Operator removed all items.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef and packaged items thawing in standing water. Operator turned on cold water to continue thawing.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.