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THE DECK RESTAURANT

619 N ATLANTIC BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304

Last inspected Nov 12, 2025 · 5 visits since January 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
Licence1600737
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
SEP 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Hundreds of termite wings and mounds of termite dust on dry storage shelving with clean drink pitcher and coffee items.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $480

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2021045304Aug 20, 2021Oct 22, 2021$480

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Nov 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge - Mark Sullivan
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Sep 12, 2025 · Observed same. Time Extended
Sep 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Hundreds of termite wings and mounds of termite dust on dry storage shelving with clean drink pitcher and coffee items.
High priority/35A-09-4/Admin Complaint
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in charge - Mark Sullivan
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. At least 25 dead roaches at entrance and in dry storage room in kitchen. At least 10 dead roaches under and around triple sink. At least 10 dead roaches on cookline.
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. All cookline cold holding units.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Aug 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Cookline - water 78F.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline units.
Basic/22-16-4

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.