TEMPLE STREET EATERY
416 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 754.701.0976
Last inspected Jun 29, 2026 · 10 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the single door reach in freezer, the ground pork was stored over the cut beef and cut pork. The items were rearranged
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025090161 | Oct 21, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2020043345 | Aug 7, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 29, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 0ppm). The three compartment sink was set up.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In the single door reach in freezer, the ground pork was stored over the cut beef and cut pork. The items were rearranged
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the expo station, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary
Jan 15, 2026Inspection 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Triple sink set up
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to the ice machine, a spray bottle of all purpose cleaner was not labeled. The manager labeled the spray bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook handled Soft boiled egg then prepared Philly sandwich with ready to eat ingredients without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook washed hands/put on new gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook touched sprouts with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures. Cook washed hands and put on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Cookline freezer - tray of raw Beef stored over open container of French fries. Operator stored all items properly.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Boba station - milk, per operator opened 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink removed from front counter next to beer taps.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By triple sink - bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Boba Employee wearing several bracelets.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing while preparing food
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sauce cooler
Sep 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Cookline - left flip top - poke sauce with cream cheese (46-48F); cooked pork (49-50F); kimchi (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - poke sauce with cream cheese (46-48F); cooked pork (49-50F); kimchi (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Front bar area - milk (45-47F); cream (45-56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm.
Apr 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...pouched eggs directly top of the green mix eat reach in cooler, employee removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....noodles 56F, bean sprouts 57F, ham 51F, cheese quesadillas 57F, hummus 45F, bean sprouts 53F, shrimp 45F, mushrooms 45F in flip top reach in cooler at cook line. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked on food.
Food stored on floor...onion, employee properly stored.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons, rice spoons at kitchen, at front line. Employee removed.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 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. Max Cold freezer - raw pork stored over cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Front counter display case - empanadas. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control Form and operator filled out during inspection.
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