NEW INDIAN HARBOR
1515 SE 17 ST #A102, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 754-200-4891
Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019041055 | Aug 8, 2019 | Aug 28, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2019038156 | Jul 24, 2019 | Aug 19, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jun 17, 2026Warning 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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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 (Chlorine 00ppm), after third attempt
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. Poster emailed to operator., operator printed and posted by dishwasher area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.bar area- 3 cylinders in front of sink. Employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bar area-employee cleaned and sanitized
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor by storage area, employee removed.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 12-01-2025. Operator renewed during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked lentil (128F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator put on stove to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by trash can at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing windex at bar.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil carton stored on floor at cook line.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over ready to eat cheese and milk in right flip top cooler. Operator properly separated
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer Bucket stored at prep table (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator changed chlorine. Chlorine tested 100ppm
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep shelf. Employee removed
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between left flip top,cooler and glass cooler
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils container of water 88F. Operator turned up heat on oven to reheat
Feb 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) in kitchen. Advised employee to correct to 50-100ppm.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee bean sprouts stored inside walk in cooler, not separated from food to be served to public.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris, in kitchen.
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed lamb sausage (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside four door flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed lamb sausage (49F - Cold Holding) stored inside four door flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Operator discarded. Stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at cook line soiled with food debris.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food remnants inside hand wash sink at cook line.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at bar. Operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Observed carton of fryer oil stored on floor at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored above Indian dessert mix, sugar, and salt on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown blue solution stored next to bar. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside bar ice machine, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry chicken (46F - Cooling) overnight inside walk in freezer. Food never reached 41F. Stop sale.
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil carton stored on floor at cookline. Operator removed.
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.