411 South Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
58
Score
Across the available record, 411 South Bar and Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 3, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting 411 South Bar and Grill on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored above cooked ground beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects at bar area, landing on guest single service napkins. 2) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects at bar, landing on wall at side room of bar where triple sink is located. 3) Observed approximately 8 live, small flying insects at bar, not landing, next to side room of bar where triple sink is located. 4) Observed approximately 2 live, small flying insects landing on table at booth next to large ice machine, located next to bar. 5) Observed one live, small flying insect landing on straws located at bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Sink and Surface 1130ppm) at cook line. Advised operator to remake sanitizer to proper strength.
41-15-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Sink and Surface 1130ppm). Advised operator to remake sanitizer to proper strength.
41-18-4
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. Observed no time marking on cheese sauce and cooked ground beef at cook line. Per operator, food put on time at 8:10am. Educated operator on proper time control and emailed procedures to operator.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 drawer cooler #1// raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed thermometer in use with minimum temperature at 50F.
05-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside ice in at bar.
14-01-5
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 2 drawer cooler #1// raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); French toast batter (54F - Cold Holding); Canadian bacon (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately two hours. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to quick chill.
14-74-7
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign on hand wash sink at bar, facing ocean.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, next to cook line.
29-20-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe under hand wash sink next to cook line.
29-11-4
29
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - salmon in reduced oxygen package (41F - Cold Holding)
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in front of expo line. cheese cake (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out for approximately one hour. Operator placed item in freezer for quick chill.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed containers of potatoes - sausages and marinara sauce without time mark. As per operator items held for approximately 3 hours.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Observed at mop sink next to triple sink in kitchen.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee drinking out personal cup then proceeded to put gloves on and continued to engaged on food preparation. Employee washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed daiquiri machine nozzle x3 Observed coffee Machine nozzle x3 Observed soda gun at bar. Employee cleaned and sanitized properly. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by trash container. Employee made it accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at bar. Handwashing sink used for storing jars.
31A-11-4
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/ Observed 8 employees on duty without a manager present.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Employee provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oyster warning at establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed dishwasher machine not reached 160F. Operator hired technician. Dishwasher machine 160F+ **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed next to rear exit. Boxes of vinegar stored directly on the floor. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed cases of water stored in the employees restroom. Employee removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-37-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - salmon in reduced oxygen package (41F - Cold Holding)
06-09-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed throughout kitchen. Employee stored in sanitation buckets **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
17
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzle soiled with food debris at bar.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with oyster consumer advisory and operator printed to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**
02A-01-4
82
Nov 29, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Sink and Surface - 848ppm) Operator corrected to 700ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
86
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator using Time as a Public Health Control for home fries without written procedures. Emailed procedures to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed cases of disposable cups, clean linen, and clean aprons stored in guest restroom. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed stirrer stored in 80°F standing water at bar. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed plastic ice scoop chipped and deteriorated, stored in ice bin at bar. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice, inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor across from ice machine. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Jan 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 411 South Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 411 South Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 411 South Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 411 South Bar and Grill.
How does 411 South Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
411 South Bar and Grill most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has 411 South Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at 411 South Bar and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 411 South Bar and Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 411 South Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 411 South Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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