Bar Rita

1401 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Frozen Desserts

Last inspected: Mar 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Bar Rita appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Bar Rita is from Mar 25, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at cookline hand wash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of nacho chips stored on top shelf of cook line, not covered. Operator covered chips. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator using dish machine to sanitize dishware. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-43-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw duck stored over raw beef and Raw chicken stored over sliced tomatoes in walk-in cooler. Operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with accumulation of slime.

22-02-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatula stored in 80°F at cook line. Operator reheated water to 174°F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator unable to correct to proper ppm. Advised operator to use bleach if unable to provide quat sanitizer at proper strength. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

21-08-4

Feb 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Interior of dish machine has heavy lime scale buildup. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-11: Observed at callback inspection same. Machine not fully cleaned but much less buildup. **Time Extended**

16-23-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bar Rita last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bar Rita on file is from Mar 25, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Bar Rita compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Bar Rita most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Bar Rita's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bar Rita have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bar Rita means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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