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STARR RESTAURANT BANQUET

401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence1622001
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
APR 25
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - Main (Temperature 154F); Dishwasher - bar (Temperature 155F). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing until units are properly sanitizing.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2018031861May 16, 2018Jul 10, 2018$400

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Oct 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - on floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning/Return visit Oct 2, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dish employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - Main (Temperature 154F); Dishwasher - bar (Temperature 155F). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing until units are properly sanitizing.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry - Delfield unit - raw fish (45-46F); goat cheese (46-47F). Per operator items placed in unit less than an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. Operator moved all items back to walk in to quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - on floor.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Apr 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 3101 BAYSHORE DR, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cookline butter. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control Form and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on dry storage shelf with food items.
Basic/40-06-5
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

Recorded at 3101 BAYSHORE DR, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed.
Basic/10-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corner pantry flip top.
Basic/29-49-6
Apr 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

Recorded at 3101 BAYSHORE DR, Fort Lauderdale — this licence has since moved.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pantry unit.
Basic/29-49-6
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/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.