PARROT (THE)
911 SUNRISE LN, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954.563.1493
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAR 24
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MAR 25
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FEB 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. 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
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025082572 | Sep 30, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food stored on floor. In the kitchen, a bucket of chips was stored on the floor. The bucket was moved.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
Oct 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began handling clean utencils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - cut lettuce (53-55F); cut cabbage (53-55F); cooked wings (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill.
Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly.
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/ PIC - Joe O'Donnell
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Walk in cooler. Per operator fish was placed in unit this morning. Operator removed from packages.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on Cookline cutting board. Operator removed.
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler; sliced cheese (42-46F - Cold Holding).per operator item in unit less than four hours. Item overfilled in container. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill. Item not prepared or portioned today
Food stored on floor. Container of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in left flip top cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind cookline
Aug 21, 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 ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over cooked ribs. Cookline flip top - raw shrimp stored over cream. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Visibly soiled knife rack by entrance to walk in cooler.
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/
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar - operator labeled.
Food stored on floor. Bag of flour and bag of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fan.
Nov 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around fan.
Nov 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cheese in cookline freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Cookline - left flip top - cooked rice/beans (52-54F); cheese (55-60F). Per operator, cooked rice/peas and cheese were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked rice/beans (52-54F); cheese (55-60F); raw chicken (45-50F). Per operator, cooked rice/peas and cheese were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Raw chicken placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator moved some items to walk in to quick chill. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. See stop sale.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna. Operator updated menus during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around fan.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left cookline flip top.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm.
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.