A1a Hospitality
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2023, A1a Hospitality has 12 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Looking across the full record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting A1a Hospitality on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Quaternary test strips expired. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: No test strips. **Time Extended**
16-43-4
90
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - mashed potatoes- holding 1 hour at 3pm (127-130F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately moved to microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cheese (66F). Per operator items item out approximately 2 hours. Observed item on top of food pans in flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, returned to kitchen and touched clean silverware. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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 (Temperature 134F). Advised operator to use triple sink sanitizing. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - 1. Raw tuna stored over unwashed tomatoes in left Cookline flip top. 2. Raw pork stored over cooked shrimp in 2 door Everest at Cookline. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Quaternary test strips expired. **Warning**
16-43-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By back ice machine. **Warning**
35B-01-4
37
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At least 5 small flying insects at triple sink - observed one land on clean plate. Operator removed plate to clean. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No small flying insects at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-02-7
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen by triple sink. Operator exterminated during inspection. At least 2 live under prep table on cookline. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No live roaches at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved prep kitchen and added a coffee bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
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 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
61
Sep 8, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen by triple sink. Operator exterminated during inspection. At least 2 live under prep table on cookline. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At least 5 small flying insects at triple sink - observed one land on clean plate. Operator removed plate to clean. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap. Employee replaced soap and properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Soda gun holster line ends in main bar hand sink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns/holsters - main bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cafe front counter. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved prep kitchen and added a coffee bar. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cafe front counter and hand sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink next to triple sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cafe front counter, downstairs main bar and hand sink next to triple sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under chest freezer in back storage room. Under triple sink. Under all cookline equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cafe counter area. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. **Warning**
23-24-4
25
Jan 15, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1st floor and third floor bar soda guns. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
90
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Downstairs Bar and 2nd floor soda guns and holsters. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By ice machine - back storage area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Luke Kelly. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1st floor and third floor bar soda guns. **Warning**
29-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Warning**
14-69-4
52
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Ronald Ruiz. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: PIC - Luke N Kelly. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
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 2024-10-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Ronald Ruiz. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
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 - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
52
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Storage area reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat wing sauce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns and holsters. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided course test info. PIC - Ernesto Amaya. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon BLT. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Both ice machines. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
45
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Matthew Doyle **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. PIC - Ernesto Amaya. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was A1a Hospitality last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at A1a Hospitality on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at A1a Hospitality?
Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at A1a Hospitality.
How does A1a Hospitality compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
A1a Hospitality most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has A1a Hospitality's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at A1a Hospitality have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at A1a Hospitality 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 A1a Hospitality inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, A1a Hospitality is inspected around four times per year on average.
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