SUN TOWER SUITES
2030 N ATLANTIC BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305
Last inspected Sep 17, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023
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DEC 24
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SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pooled shell eggs over raw mahi on cook line.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pooled shell eggs over raw mahi on cook line.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips observed 57°F. Operator states less than 2 hours. Butter returned to cooler and iced. Cooled to 41F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed dumpster spray over food in dry storage area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up on can opener and slicer.
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Avocado toast with poached egg, no asterisk.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several cups no handles, flour, etc. operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee and water bottle in food prep area.
Food stored on floor. Case of shredded cheese on cooler floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water 112F.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth solution 200ppm+ chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed extensive buildup of metal shavings and food debris on can opener blade area. Operator removed to be cleaned.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.observed no chlorine test kit. Operator provided.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink by dish room. Operator supplied.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. DO NOT store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit UNTIL the unit is repaired. Observed two door/under grill cooler in disrepair.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in water 80°F on salad/Cold sandwich station. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Walk in cooler vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sinks in kitchen.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine at dish machine.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Several refrigerator units no ambient thermometer.
Stored food not covered. Observed open/uncovered container of preset coffee in filters by the dish area. Operator provided a lid.
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed buildup on can opener. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by dish area. Operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink by dish machine area. Operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed several plastic take out ramekins with no handle used to serve ready to eat diced tomatoes, pico, etc. Operator removed and replaced with scoops with handles.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of a ahi on freezer floor. Operator relocated to shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops on salad station stored in 96F water. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized and stored dry.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clean shelf area. Operator removed and returned to be cleaned and sanitized.
Jan 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Soap dispenser at dish area not functioning. Operator replaced during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Togo ramekin being used as a scoop on cook line. Operator removed and replaced with scoop.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles on cook line.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator placed on shelves.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and held in knife rack.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line utensils held in water at 132F with out costa r heat source. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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 dish machine chlorine level at zero ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food buildup in: 1. Can opener blade area. 2. Dicer in prep kitchen. Operator cleaned and Sanitized both.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 door cooler in kitchen with right hand door being held closed by masking tape.
Plumbing system in disrepair. One kitchen hand sink out of service awaiting repair.
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.