17th Street Hotel Operations
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
82
Score
17th Street Hotel Operations has been inspected 16 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
17th Street Hotel Operations' latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Food not prepared or portioned today. PEPSI- Two doors glass cooler- ; cheese cubes-pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (59F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held overnight, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Food not prepared or portioned today. PEPSI- Two doors glass cooler- ; cheese cubes-pepper jack (48F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (49F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (59F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese (52F - Cold Holding), per employee food held overnight, see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - 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 00ppm), after 3rd. Attempt. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Preparation area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - 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. -Walk in Cooler- out of service -Two doors reach in cooler-out of service -Two lower coolers- out of service -PEPSI-two glass doors- reach in cooler- not keeping time temperature food to 41F and below. **Warning**
14-74-7
55
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
70
Dec 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) Observed ceiling tiles buckling at kitchen entrance and at cook line. 2) Observed ceiling light shield cracked at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
90
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed diced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); sausage links (46F - Cold Holding); Canadian ham (49F - Cold Holding) flip top cooler #1 at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler for approximately two hours. Operator put foods in walk-in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw pork inside walk in cooler 3. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dish ware stored at cook line soiled with accumulation of dust.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 1) Observed ceiling tiles buckling at kitchen entrance and at cook line. 2) Observed ceiling light shield cracked at cook line.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated dust throughout kitchen.
36-34-5
52
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pantry station// cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored overnight. Stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Observed pantry station// cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored overnight. Stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed shellstock tags not marked with last date served. Operator marked tags. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed inside door knob of walk in freezer not working; unable to exit freezer from the inside.
14-11-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black, mold like substance inside ice chute in kitchen ice machine.
22-20-5
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator put foods on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored over flat bread, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Basic - 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 sausage links (51F - Cold Holding); deli ham (51F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, flip top cooler has frozen over. Operator had maintenance department called to repair cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
61
Sep 15, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - 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. Observed shredded mozzarella (57°F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at pantry station. Per operator, foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded mozzarella (57°F - Cold Holding); hard boiled eggs (53°F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (51°F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at pantry station. Per operator, foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2022. Operator called to renew license during inspection and told no payment due for account. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - 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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Ecolab technician arrived during inspection to service machine. Three compartment sink setup to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of black beans stored on shelf in dry storage room. Operator removed. Stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed bread pudding stored in Randell cooler at pantry station, without date marking. Per operator, food prepared on Monday. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed bodily fluid cleanup procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - 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 flip top cooler at pantry station unable to maintain foods at cold holding temperature of 41°F or below. Per operator, technician is coming out tomorrow to service cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not available upon request. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dishware dried with a towel/cloth. Observed dishware being dried with towel at dishwash area. Manager advised employee that dishware is to air dry after being sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas, tongs, and ladles stored in 111°F standing water on stove at cook line. Operator turned burner on to reheat to 135°F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed inside flip top cooler at cook line. Operator cleaned water out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
30
Feb 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on December 1 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-11: License renewal will be reviewed at the next routine inspection. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-11: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Randell reach in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature at 68F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-11: Out of order sign placed in equipment until repaired. No foods stored inside unit. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
74
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer @0ppm. Operator called technician and sanitizing dishes at 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license on December 1 2022. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter packets @ 50F (cold holding ) held less than 4 hours ago @ buffet station. Operator placed on ice to quick chill and moved to reach in cooler at the end of breakfast. Kitchen , Randell reach in cooler ; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); key lime pie (59F - Cold Holding) cheese (60F cold holding ) held less than 4 hours ago. Per supervisor items were pulled from walk in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Equipment ambient temperature at 68F. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Buffet station: Salsa , cut melons, smoked salmon using TPHC ( no time mark), foods held under 3 hours ago. All foods was discarded at end of breakfast during inspection at 10:30am. Advised kitchen supervisor to place time mark on foods at buffet station going forward. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of cereal of floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - 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. Randell reach in cooler in kitchen ambient temperature at 68F. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense oat meal in cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 17th Street Hotel Operations last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 17th Street Hotel Operations on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 17th Street Hotel Operations?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 17th Street Hotel Operations.
How does 17th Street Hotel Operations compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
17th Street Hotel Operations most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has 17th Street Hotel Operations' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 17th Street Hotel Operations have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 17th Street Hotel Operations means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 17th Street Hotel Operations inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 17th Street Hotel Operations is inspected around five times per year on average.
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