THE DEN
201 SW 2 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 6 visits since May 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.
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JAN 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023028352 | Apr 12, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2022004552 | Dec 20, 2021 | May 5, 2022 | $1,040 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat cut lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cutting board soiled. 2 bar soda guns
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo hand sink and hand sink next to triple sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Bar hand sink - water 77F.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around Cookline fryers. Under all Cookline and dry storage shelving.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under lids of Cookline flip top.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 2 bar soda guns.
May 7, 2025Inspection 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline - right flip top - doors with torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around cookline grills.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. All bar soda guns.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Cookline right flip top - doors with torn gaskets.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 4 soda guns at bar.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side machine.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added sanitizing solution and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
Equipment in poor repair. Cookline right flip top - doors with torn gaskets.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. 2 ice scoops stored on visibly soiled box. One scoop stored in hole in wall. Advised operator on proper storage of ice scoops.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 4 soda guns at bar.
Jun 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form and he printed and had the two employees fill out.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observe purple substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observe two large bbq gas tank in kitchen.
May 1, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 15 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority7 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...00 ppm..
Food with mold-like growth in heavy whipping cream at reach in cooler. See stop sale issue, employee discarded food.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.... Raw hamburger above marinara sauce at reach in cooler at kitchen...raw shell eggs above heavy whipping cream at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Food with mold-like growth in heavy whipping cream at reach in cooler.
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...blue cheese 51F, cut lettuce 47F in reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...blue cheese 51F, cut lettuce 47F in reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...heavy whipped cream, blue cheese in reach in cooler. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by the bucket at dishwashing area.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Employee provided
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar, dishwashing area.. Employee provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.....cut lettuce got spoiled in reach in cooler no date marked, lettuce was cut 3 days ago. Operator discarded food....
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
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.