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SHIP'S GALLEY

2100 S OCEAN LN, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.525.0025

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1623393
Grade history
DEC 23
NOV 24
MAR 25
JUL 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects around condiment counter, outside of kitchen, not landing on condiments. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 8, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 Intermediate5 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm), after 3rd. Attempt.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Live, small flying insects found Two flying insects around condiment counter, outside of kitchen, not landing on condiments. Employee killed flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
High priority/35A-02-7/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. December 1, 2025. Operator renewed on line during inspection, expiration date, December 2026.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Two doors- Reach in Cooler-Raw ground beef over open container of pickles onions. Employee placed ground beef on bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Poster emailed to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Accumulation of debris on drainboards or equivalent. Observed two drain boards with substantial build up of black like substance.
Basic/16-15-4/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and charger, on same counter of seasonings condiments.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. One employee wearing a watch and a bracelet, after instructed, employee removed.
Basic/13-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Service area- build up of old food residues, and b,ack like substance, next to dinning room area.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Soiled microwave
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Jul 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 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 raw burger patties stored on top of cooked breaded chicken patties, inside right deep freezer in kitchen; both not commercially packaged. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw burger patties inside Atosta reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside both deep freezers in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Observed raw shrimp stored uncovered, inside lowboy cooler in kitchen. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2024. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw beef inside atosta cooler. Employee properly stored.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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. Stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1
Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil carton stored on floor in prep area. Employee properly stored.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of microwave in kitchen has accumulation of food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed grilled chicken (44-47F - Cooling) overnight inside bison cooler in kitchen, and marinara sauce (48-49F - Cooling) overnight inside Atosta cooler outside of kitchen. Per operator, foods prepared last night and stored cooling with cover on. Foods never reached 41F for cold holding. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator replace chlorine sanitizer bottle.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrective Action Taken
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. Observed grilled chicken (44-47F - Cooling) overnight inside bison cooler in kitchen, and marinara sauce (48-49F - Cooling) overnight inside Atosta cooler outside of kitchen. Per operator, foods prepared last night and stored cooling with cover on. Foods never reached 41F for cold holding. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Jan 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 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 raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored over fries, not commercially packaged, inside two door true freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
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 Two door true cooler// coleslaw (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Two door true cooler// coleslaw (46°F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed smoked salmon salad on menu, not marked as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning chemicals and pesticide stored above dishware on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
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. Observed commercially rop fish thawed in packaging. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair in kitchen.
Basic/36-17-5
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop water, not currently in use. Educated operator on proper storage of wet mop to allow drying. Operator removed and stored to allow to air dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrective Action Taken

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