Askaneli
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Askaneli eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Looking across the full record, “stored food not covered” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Askaneli's latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door.
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer - lamb not covered. Operator properly covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - puff pastries stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
86
Feb 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
50
Jun 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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....00 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
May 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packaging smoke chicken, sausage no HCCP PLAN . Provided operational link for special process food . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Operator study on it from our website. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information... vacuum packaging smoke chicken , sausage no date and time marked . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-02: Operator date marked and stored in freezer . **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
03G-06-5
82
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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....00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....soup 55 F in over 5 gallon pot with covered in walk in cooler . Per operator soup was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....soup 55 F in over 5 gallon pot with covered in walk in cooler . Per operator soup was cooked yesterday. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information... vacuum packaging smoke chicken , sausage no date and time marked . **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.any handwashing at the establishment. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises...two small flying insects at bar . 1 dishwashing area. Operator eliminated by spray . **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants...vacuum packaging smoke chicken, sausage no HCCP PLAN . Provided operational link for special process food . **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....all cooked and prepped food not date marked at walk in cooler , reach in cooler . Per operator food was cooked or prepped two to three days ago . Advised operator to date marked food. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered...several food not covered in reach in cooler . **Warning**
08B-12-5
30
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored next to cooked octopus on same tray in walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs stored over butter in dough cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - feta cheese (49-50F); cream (49-50F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Operator moved items to freezer to quick chill. No items portioned or prepared today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink next to dish machine blocked by trays and items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food items in cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Askaneli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Askaneli on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Askaneli?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Askaneli.
How does Askaneli compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Askaneli most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Askaneli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Askaneli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Askaneli 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 Askaneli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Askaneli is inspected around two times per year on average.
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