MEZZANINE KITCHEN
299 FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 12 visits since January 2024
JAN 25
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
≈ 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 →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025081595 | Sep 29, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2024018668 | Feb 28, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the prepared food walk in cooler, raw salmon was stored over jellies. The salmon was moved to another rack.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In the pastry area, the employees cellphone was stored over the prep table on the shelf. The cellphone was removed
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the walk in cooler, the fan guards are soiled.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line.
Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers.
Oct 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line - cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control.
Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers.
Sep 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher- main (Temperature 143F). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line - cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control.
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. Provided written procedures to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buffet prep room hand sink blocked by mop bucket and cleaning supplies. Operator removed items.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet prep room. Operator replaced.
Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and operator posted.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing - over pasty reach in units.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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2 Employees entered prep kitchen and began working with ready to eat food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands.
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 146F). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3rd floor prep kitchen. Operator replaced.
Ceiling tile missing - over pasty reach in units.
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in units.
Jan 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Operator vacuum packing frozen clams and holding in freezer without an approved HACCP plan.
Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in units.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk flour and bulk sugar. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 89F. Operator removed.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink.
Feb 28, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Jan 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. At dish level 153F.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left unit.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling by dish machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly.
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.