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POSH LOUNGE

110 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 954-650-9213

Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621113
Grade history
JUN 24
FEB 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 7, 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
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Low boy by triple sink. Operator stored all items properly.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer- by triple sink.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Front counter low boy - Raw fish stored with tray of cooked shrimp - Saran wrapped together. Operator stored items properly.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Apr 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish - seran wrapped in the establishment stored over open package of ready to eat edamame. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Prep area low boy - 4 packs reduced oxygen packed tuna and one reduced oxygen package crab sticks with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use, per operator placed in this unit yesterday to thaw. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
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. Prep area low boy - 4 packs reduced oxygen packed tuna and one reduced oxygen package crab sticks with label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use, per operator placed in this unit yesterday to thaw. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Apr 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Sushi bar - low boy - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat asparagus. Operator stored all items properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Jun 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in eatable garnishes. Employee removed
High priority/14-86-1/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.... handwashing sink used as a storage, stored linens, towel in handwashing sink by the dishwashing machine at kitchen. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar, employee stated that it was use for dump straw ice
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...stainless steel glass used for scooping ice. Employee removed container
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.... Salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from the package
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar, bar have only one handwashing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...handwashing sink used as a storage, stored linen, boxes etc in handwashing sink by Dishmachine. Manager removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container in hand washing sink at bar. Employee removed container.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar, employee provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink by the dishwashing machine.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Basic/31B-04-4

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.