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LULU'S BAIT SHACK

17 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.463.7425

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1619025
Grade history
MAR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) flip top-; sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2017047216Aug 28, 2017Oct 19, 2017$200

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3) flip top-; sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); corn (48F - Cold Holding). Per employee food held less than 4 hours, ice added for a quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, Rae shell eggs stored over broccoli. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. In flip top cooler in kitchen, raw coconut shrimp stored over ready to eat cauliflower. Operator moved cauliflower to top shelf,
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In kitchen, and storage area, light shields missing form multiple lights.
Basic/38-01-4
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to kitchen manager
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. In ware washing and dry storage area, light shields missing from multiple lights
Basic/38-01-4
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer in kitchen - cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, operator placed item in walk in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar at rear of building. Operator provided paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container with knife stored inside cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside sugar bin in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw fish (60°F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (58°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food out of temperature for approximately 3hrs. Operator discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using time as a public health control without written procedures. Emailed procedures to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing unknown substance stored at dish machine in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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