QUARTERDECK SEAFOOD BAR&GRILL
12310 W SUNRISE BLVD, Plantation FL 33322 · 954.423.4197
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 14 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed by walk in cooler - 6 live roaches crawling on storage rack and syrup boxes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024045518 | Aug 6, 2024 | Nov 14, 2024 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee switched from working with raw chicken to ready to eat food. Employee changed gloves but failed to washed hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Hood filters soiled with grease, dirt and dust.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wall next to dishwasher soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
Mar 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of Liquid raw shell eggs and raw shrimps stored above container of cooked chicken wings in lower reach in cooler across from fryers in kitchen. Manager moved cooked chicken to another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Slicer under prep table in dry storage area soiled. Cleaned during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Thermo Labels chemical test kit for the temp machine.
1 Ceiling tile shows damage in dishwasher area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided to operator Inspected.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and slime Hood filters soiled.
Water leaking from pipe in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Fixed during inspection.
Dec 23, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans labeled 10/2/2025. Operator discarded.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Black beans labeled 10/2/2025.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line cooked ribs (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator not prepared or portioned today. Out of temperature for less than 4 hours.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu fish eggs and yellow tail tuna not fully cooked and does not identify serve raw.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water in the kitchen. Operator cleaned.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris at the cook line area.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at the bar. Operator corrected.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water 120f. Operator moved.
Open dumpster lid. Lid was left open.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in the kitchen to the left of the entrance. Operator cleaned.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at cook line and next to the handwashing sink near kitchen entrance. Operator cleaned.
Oct 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. In the kitchen near the prep area jalapeño peppers can dented at the seam. Operator discarded.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At the bar in the reach n cooler raw eggs stored above drink fruit garnishes and beverages. Operator moved.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu fish eggs and yellow tail tuna not fully cooked and does not identify serve raw.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. As per operator buffalo chicken dip prepared yesterday morning has no date marking. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance in ice machine bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottles stored in reach in cooler near alcoholic beverages. Operator moved.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored above food beverage box. Operator moved.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On the cook line knives store in between equipment. Operator moved.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. At the expo line near the bar, handle touching lemons and not above food. Operator moved.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Standing dirty water on dry storage shelf. In the kitchen in the reach in cooler observed standing water. Advised operator to clean.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in the prep area not labeled. Advised operator to label.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy cooling drawers in kitchen - turkey burger (47F - Cold Holding); seasoned chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Operator place items in ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked onions stored in between grills - onions (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed item on grill to reheat.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in front of aquarium.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks stored next to clean plates and utensils at servers station. Employee stored items correctly.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom.
Dec 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed in bar 0ppm.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel used to line chopped tuna in lowboy cooler at salad station. PIC removed paper towel.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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. Observed tuna thawed in ROP in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice poured into handwashing sink in kitchen next to low boy cooler.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed an accumulation of dead insects on control device at bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion cucumber and onion mix in low boy cooler at salad station. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
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. Observed tuna thawed in ROP in walk-in cooler. See stop sale.
Stored food not covered. Observed in walk-in cooler, cooked mushrooms stored uncovered. Employee removed and stored approximately. Observed in low boy cooler across from cook line, fried wings stored uncovered. PIC covered.
Aug 6, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at restrooms in whiskey bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both unisex restrooms in whiskey bar area.
Aug 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at Reach in freezer next to fryer - raw shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored above sweet potatoes fries. Additionally raw salmon (not commercially packaged) stored over whiskey squared ice. Operator stored correctly.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed by walk in cooler - 6 live roaches crawling on storage rack and syrup boxes.
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. Observed at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at restrooms in whiskey bar area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both unisex restrooms in whiskey bar area.
Apr 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 15 flying insects landing on drain board in private bar. - Approximately 6 flying insects flying around bar area in main bar.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Observed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, walk-in cooler door was left opened for a couple of hours to facilitate deliveries. Cooler doors closed to allow cooling.
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. Form sent to operator to be discuss with and signed by employee. Employee signed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta cooked over 24 hours not date marked in low boy across from cook line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: -Ice build on behind fan in walk-in freezer. -Ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed sink and surface 848ppm. Corrected to 700ppm.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in ice with only the bottom of pan touching ice resulting in the top being out of temperature. Items were out of temp for approximately 15mins. Employee placed items in cooler to rapid cool, second temperature 43F.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dishwashing area in disrepair.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Prep area Observed opened bottle of water stored next to wiping cloth and slicer. Manager discarded.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Employee dried area.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table across from dishwashing area. Employee removed.
Stored food not covered. - Walk-in freezer Observed contained of beans stored in freezer uncovered. Manager covered.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Cook line observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm.employee discarded. Second reading 200ppm.
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