Beehive Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2025
45
Score
Beehive Kitchen appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 12, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Working containers of food salt removed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
45
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Jan 10, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0 Ppm quaternary. Operator drained and refilled rechecked 200 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed coffee mug stored in handwashing sink next to three compartment sink operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Employee clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle in contact with panko and black beans.operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chick peas (125F - Hot Holding) held out of temperature less than one hour. Manager had employee reheat on stove **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Email operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed dirty pans stored in hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior left and right side accumulation of black/green mold-like substance. Employee clean and sanitize **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with quinoa, sugar , panko. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above prep area at front area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed under prep area, spray bottle containing unknown chemical with no label. Operator removed to label. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink blocked by large bag of empty containers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on prep table at front line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed at dishwashing area, several pans stacked wet. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several working containers removed from original packaging without labels. Operator wrote name on bins. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
70
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
35
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
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. Observed at 0 PPM. Operator corrected to 100PPM chlorine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live flying insects flying over linen basket. Operator moved linen basket outside. Main kitchen walk in cooler prep area wall .observed 21 live flying insects flying around and landing on can opener blade, mixer and robocop. Main kitchen chemical storage shelf- observed 3 live flying insects flying around chemical shelf.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw shrimp being stored over ready to eat tofu and cooked corn. Operator properly stored food items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter at stove- observed bean chuckney and garlic herb oil at 56-61 degrees F. ( cold holding)Operator moved items to cooler. Operator stated that items was removed from cooler 8 minutes ago. Not prepared or portioned today. Observed raw chicken breast 68°F. Operator stated chicken was grilled and been on speed rack for 3-4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table-breaded chicken (112F - Hot Holding); picadillo (120F - Hot Holding). cooked salmon (112F hot holding)s Operator stated items was cooked and placed on steam table 16 minutes ago. Operator moved items to oven for reheat to 165°F + **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Big deep covered containers with rice at 1:15pm (51F cooling),noodles at 1:15pm (50F cooling) both cooling since 11am, rechecked at 1:30 pm same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not reach 41°F within 6 hours. Operator moved product to sheet pans. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand washing sinks.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter hand washing sink.
31B-05-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Front counter prep table- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
21-09-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen- observed mop wet nesting on the floor.
42-01-4
Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed clean spatulas being stored in between wall and sink.
24-14-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen at prep table- observed cases of sweet potatoes being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main kitchen- observed employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter- observed employee cellphone and earbuds on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter prep table- observed employee water bottle on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Front counter at stove- observed spray bottle of oil with labeling.
02D-01-5
21
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. -Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator replenished sanitizer to 50 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sinks block with food containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed a open beverage container stored on food preparation table. Operator discarded at will **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall throughout kitchen soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth in kitchen area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beehive Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beehive Kitchen on file is from Sep 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beehive Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food salt removed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beehive Kitchen.
How does Beehive Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Beehive Kitchen most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Beehive Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Beehive Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beehive Kitchen means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Beehive Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beehive Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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