STARR RESTAURANT BANQUET
401 N FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Last inspected Oct 2, 2025 · 5 visits since April 2024
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.
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst 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.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2018031861 | May 16, 2018 | Jul 10, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - on floor.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Dish employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - on floor.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Corner pantry flip top.
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.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Pantry unit.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour. Operator labeled.
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.