PILLARS AT NEW RIVER SOUND (THE)
111 N BIRCH RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
MAY 24
DEC 24
APR 25
OCT 25
APR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookkine - 2 drawer - lower drawer - raw fish (46-48F); raw beef (45-48F); raw lamb (45-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 broken raw shell eggs on slat with unbroken raw shell eggs. See stop sale.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline drawer gaskets.
Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cook handled soiled dishes and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - Left True reach in - meat sauce - cooling overnight (49-51F). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw lamb stored in same container as ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - Left True reach in - meat sauce - cooling overnight (49-51F). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookkine - 2 drawer - lower drawer - raw fish (46-48F); raw beef (45-48F); raw lamb (45-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookkine - 2 drawer - lower drawer - raw fish (46-48F); raw beef (45-48F); raw lamb (45-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on dinner menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Muscle tags not marked with last day served
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tar tar on dinner menu not identified under consumer advisory
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen flip top cooler
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on kitchen flip top,cooler left door
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dish Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. True unit - Milk - per operator opened over 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on dinner menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Mussel tags not marked with last date served.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked pasta. Operator removed.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked bacon in True reach in. Operator stored all items properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom gasket on walk in cooler in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Top shelf of cookline - containing clean dishes.
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in True reach in unit. Operator stored all items properly.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted.
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