LOUNGE 14 BAR & GRILL
1417 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Oakland Park FL 33334
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority9 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 14 findingsThe state's own report →
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Educated person in charge.
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Educated person in charge, printed "Big 6" for operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on flip top cooler with mold like substance. Advised operator to clean and sanitize cutting board.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ advised operator certified food manager must be present with 4 or more employees handling food.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed copy for operator.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Advised operator to submit HACCP plan for review and approval, and discontinue ROP onsite until HACCP plan has been approved.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall next to liquor room under handwashing sink. Per operator wall to be repaired later this week.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Printed a copy for operator.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Rice; (44F)Cooked rice; (45F). Reach In Cooler
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Ice machine Employee replaced paper
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on Flip top cooler.
Faucet/handle broken at plumbing fixture.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in walk-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe under hand wash sink located next to Walk In Freezer
Mar 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top Cooler: Turkey,(48F)Goat meat; (48F); Pork (50F)Acra; (50F)Marinade Chicken; (49F) All items cooked on Tuesday 12/17/24
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towel
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink across from flip top cooler. Employee replaced soap
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar Employee removed ice scoop.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed operator procedures.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board on make table soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen opposite cook line.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen next to ice machine.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door in rear of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris between six burner stoves.
Food stored on floor. Observed plant containers of fry oil on storeroom floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer floor
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop sitting on top of ice machine. Chef removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensil on flat top stove temperature 70F
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in dishwasher area.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed single glass reach in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
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.