WINDOWS/NECTAR/SVC BAR/CLUB LOUNGE/ELATE/BANQUET
2301 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 305-789-2763
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 4 visits since January 2025
JAN 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects, not landing, around ice bin at Windows bar. 2) Observed approximately 5 live, small flying insects, not landing, around trash can in Banquets kitchen. Operator had employee remove trash can from kitchen.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Nectar Bar- employee provided.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Orquid room-apples without wrap, employee removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on same shelf of drinking glasses, employee removed.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In rear kitchen of lobby Elate Pantri, employee removed.
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Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On side of hand wash sink, in front of walk in cooler. Employee removed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Sanitizer Bucket (00-sink and surface), employee made new solution, sink and surface 700 ppm.
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor not sealed inside Banquets kitchen and Elate storage room.
Dec 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects, not landing, around ice bin at Windows bar. 2) Observed approximately 5 live, small flying insects, not landing, around trash can in Banquets kitchen. Operator had employee remove trash can from kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside middle soda gun nozzle at Windows bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed fruit fly traps stored inside hand wash sink at Windows bar.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed crudo of the day, smoked salmon, and cheeseburger on Orchid Room menu not marked as raw or undercooked. Operator had employee reprint menus with raw/ undercooked items marked.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board with cut marks unable to be cleaned in Orchid kitchen. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at Service Bar and Nectar Bar hand wash sinks. Operator provided.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor not sealed inside Banquets kitchen and Elate storage room.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed wiring in contact with clean glassware at Windows bar.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed floor not sealed in hall way behind windows bar.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Observed hot water pipe exposed next to dish machine in Banquet kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall not smooth and easily cleanable next to dish machine in banquets kitchen.
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.