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Banquet Kitchen

3101 Bayshore Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Catering
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Banquet Kitchen has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 17, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in walk-in freezer”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Banquet Kitchen is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
82
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - rolling rack- raw fish stored over ready to eat desserts. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and then picked up clean/sanitized pans without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Left side walk in cooler - commercial milk - per operator opened 48 hours ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. On top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
64
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade Terry cloth towel used as liner for food container - cut lettuce. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Several employees eating at coffee station by walk in coolers. Operator instructed employee to eat in approved area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
82
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat bread in banquet prep walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented canpresent. 1 -#10 can black beans. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Hall by triple sink.
36-36-4
70
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. On equipment and food product. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
95
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Tested machine three times with same results. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken**
22-57-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-22
50-17-2
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on shelving in ware washing area. Discussed with operator
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in produce walk in freezer. Discussed with operator
14-69-4
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Banquet Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Banquet Kitchen on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Banquet Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Banquet Kitchen.

How does Banquet Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Banquet Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Banquet Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Banquet Kitchen have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Banquet Kitchen 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 Banquet Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Banquet Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.

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