3-J Catering

100 Sw 3 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Catering

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, 3-J Catering has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Aug 21, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer”, showing up two times.

3-J Catering's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Mar 26, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

May 8, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In the walk in cooler, butter was marked 4-30. The butter was discarded. See stop sale

02C-01-5

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening. In the walk in cooler, butter was marked 4-30. The butter was discarded. See stop sale

01B-24-5

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 28, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves burgers per customer request. Emailed consumer advisory to manager.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Operator labelled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Flyer oil containers in cook line.

08B-47-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.

51-11-4

Nov 10, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Liquid soap stored over UHT coffee creamer in dry storage area. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach next to fryer in cook line, operator removed, cleaned and sanitized area during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 3-J Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 3-J Catering on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 3-J Catering?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at 3-J Catering.

How does 3-J Catering compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

3-J Catering most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has 3-J Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3-J Catering have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at 3-J Catering 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 3-J Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 3-J Catering is inspected around three times per year on average.

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