PLAYERS LOUNGE AND RESTAURANT - WM
800 NE 8 ST FLR 1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-835-8515
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw fish stored over cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly.
Self-service salad bar/buffet not provided with proper dispensing utensils. Self service bread station. Operator placed utensils.
May 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then changed gloves and handled to-go container/clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Buffet line - bread, muffins, fruit, guacamole. Reviewed proper sneeze protection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - countertop - ham (54-57F); cooked chicken (54-57F). Per operator items placed out 1.5 hours ago. Buffet line - cut melon (56-57F). Per operator items placed out 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed all items on Time as a Public Health Control.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line - sausage (120-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 1.5 hours. Operator placed all items on Time as a Public Health Control.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter - observed employee rinse utensil in hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter - cases of to-go containers stored on floor.
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food items - removing items from oven - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat broccoli. Operator stored all items properly.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soiled cloth rack. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 BBQ grills outside - outdoor food prep and non-bulk cooking is not permitted.
May 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP onsite - cooked foods and raw meats. Walk in freezer - ROP cooked beef date marked May 16, ROP cooked pork date marked May 5, ROP cooked chicken date marked May 8. See stop sale.
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. Provided handout to operator.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP onsite - cooked foods and raw meats. Walk in freezer - ROP cooked beef date marked May 16, ROP cooked pork date marked May 5, ROP cooked chicken date marked May 8. See stop sale.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle drinks stored on floor in storage room.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 BBQ grills outside - outdoor food prep and non-bulk cooking is not permitted.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Propane tank in dry storage area next to walk in freezer. Inspection report will be emailed to Fire Marshal for review.
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.