PEOPLES CHOICE RESTAURANT
1431 NW 31 AVE, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 954.486.8843
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
OCT 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
— STEADY
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. Only 2023 license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a chlorine solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least seven seconds. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing large pots that were too big to fit into the three compartment sink. Employee washing large pots using a bleach soaked wiping cloth to sanitize the dishes for less than 7 seconds.
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+). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Sink compartments of three-compartment sink too small to accommodate utensils or equipment. Observed employee washing large pots that were too big to fit into the three compartment sink. Employee washing large pots using a bleach soaked wiping cloth to sanitize the dishes.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone stored over the flip top table in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Show the remaining 1 finding ▾
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in the office area.
Dec 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed produce flip top at 51F. Observed minimal product levels. Operator states less than 2 hours of product.
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
Show 1 finding ▾
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units.
Jan 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed frozen snapper in a non-food grade shopping bag. Operator removed.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Only 2023 license.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in any cold holding units.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen snapper being thawed in standing cold water. Operator provided continuous cold running water.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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. Unable to provide proof of training for some employees.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk in cooler, jerk chicken and rice and beans both 24+ hours, no date marks. Operator dated during inspection.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in walk in cooler cold holding unit.
Jun 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 18, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print/post 2024 license.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat produce at make table. Operator switched to bottom shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket held in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed.
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/
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator needs to print/post 2024 license.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of sauce stored directly on walk in cooler floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top salad cooler. Shredded cabbage salad (44°-49°F - Cold Holding) per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator relocated to walk-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket held in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator relocated.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator could not provide chlorine test kit.
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/
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on top of flip top cooler.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover next to fryer.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator provided 2nd bucket to provide separation.
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.