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SNAPPERS ON SUNRISE

2750 W SUNRISE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33311 · 305.825.3537

Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1621691
Grade history
FEB 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 16 points off where it started.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

4 cases · $1,570

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2023038888Jun 22, 2023Nov 13, 2023$300
2--2022004361Jan 25, 2022May 12, 2022$550
2--2020052599Sep 14, 2020Apr 23, 2021$160
2--2016006670Feb 9, 2016Jun 9, 2016$560

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 16, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed lettuce and onions in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-04-5
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with glass cleaner in kitchen.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee drinks stored in reach in freezer not identified as employee drinks.
Basic/08B-49-4
Food stored on floor. -Observed a container with bread stored on kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers with flour stored in kitchen. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cook switched from working with raw chicken to ready-to-eat chicken without washing hands. Cooked went to wash hands.
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shell eggs stored over bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Chicken wings at 2:00 pm (80F - Cooling)(72F at 2:45pm) cooling at room temperature on shelf in kitchen. Operator stated cooked 1.5 hrs ago. At this rate chicken will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Operator placed chicken in walk in cooler.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Window cleaner. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on top of cook line table.
Basic/12B-07-4
Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket directly on the walk-in cooler floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Standing water in bottom of display cooler. Operator cleaned and removed water.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.
Basic/21-09-4
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler stored above raw onions. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple spray bottles of chemicals, blue, pink, orange, all no labels.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed clean rack to left of 3 compartment sink. Items washed need to progress right (wash) center (rinse) left (sanitize) then to clean shelf. Please label correctly.
Basic/16-13-5
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of shrimp stored directly on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator relocated to shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic sleeves of takeout box's stored directly on the floor. Operator placed on shelf.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. No observed sanitizer bucket to return towels into. Operator provided.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above onions.
High priority/08A-04-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer would only reach 40°F during calibration.
Intermediate/05-06-4/Warning
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. Observed three (3) Food Handler certificates posted, all expired 4-16-2024.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside bulk rice container.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed a bucket of clean utensils stored directly on the floor.
Basic/24-07-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler or in True glass door cooler.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed gaskets on cook line cook with buildup of food debris.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out box's stored directly on the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of cook line cooler.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above portioned ready to eat sauces, milk, cheese, in glass front cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door, Observed at rear of kitchen.
Basic/35B-01-4
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the dish area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic/23-24-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on line cooler and reach in freezer.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed take out sauces stored on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed all stored up. Operator inverted.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site

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.