PLAYER'S SPORTSBAR
5280 N SR 7, North Lauderdale FL 33319 · 954.733.0990
Last inspected Feb 13, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, cooked peppers and onions (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $520
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026024959 | Feb 13, 2026 | May 7, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2023029873 | Feb 13, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | $160 |
| 2--2018043838 | Aug 3, 2018 | Sep 20, 2018 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Trauslen reach in cooler at cook line - cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items weee not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Trauslen reach in cooler at cook line - cooked onions (52F - Cold Holding); cooked peppers (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator items weee not prepared or portioned today. Items were left in cooler over night exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns at bar soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. 1. Hand wash sink at cook line. 2.Hand wash sink at bar. 3. Hand wash sink in dry storage area. Operator provided during the inspection.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In back storage area ice machine interior has Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cutting board opposite cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing in ice machine area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Underneath green cutting board at cook line. Operator removed during the inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters at cook line soiled with grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. At kitchen cook line, cooked peppers and onions (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At kitchen cook line, cooked peppers and onions (57F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler since previous day. See stop sale.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen near fryers, no paper towels at designated hand sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen, ice machine with mold like substance on interior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At kitchen, top of ice machine where scoops are stored is soiled with dust.
Mar 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled at the bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee dicing tomatoes with no hair restraint
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed missing wall tiles under electrical panel in kitchen. Hole in wall by hand sink in rear of the kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed can opener sleeve/ holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name on cook line. Operator labeled.
Aug 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bernadette Skozen
No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior right,left back top top side
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and salt containers.
Commercially processed mahi 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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2023
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing below electrical panel
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on avantco reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm at the bar
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the bar
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans of nachos sauce dented on storage shelf.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on cook line surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
No soap provided at handwash sink at rear of kitchen and bar. Operator provided
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled.
Observed in reach in cooler on cook line.Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee opened package
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack store on cans of cheese sauce in storage area. Employee removed
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 82F on stove. Employee moved to reheat water.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the bar. Operator provided
Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking at bar.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two small buckets stored on hand washing sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test test.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in rear of kitchen. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the Avantco reach in freezer on cook line. Operator supplied.
No soap provided at handwash sink.operator replaced
Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cooked open packaging.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to slicer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 129F on flat top griddle. Coked turned up heat.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
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