Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95

4800 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Other

Last inspected: Sep 4, 2025

Score

High Risk

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 4, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

Across the inspection history, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 6 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno stored next to a box of pancake mix on the floor at prep table.

41-10-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot lid stored in hand washing sink.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. TPHC form not filled out.

03F-10-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.

42-01-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of apples and plastic water bottles on floor next to dry storage rack. Observed pancake mix on the floor next to prep table

08B-38-4

Dec 27, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed apple juice stored on floor next to pots and pans detergent in kitchen. Observed oven cleaner stored above food on storage shelf next to kitchen door. Observed fuel canister stored with single use food items in buffet line cabinet.

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salted butter 70°F cold holding, butter spread 72°F cold holding, cheese 59°F cold holding on buffet line. **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs 87°F hot holding, sausage patties 103°F hot holding at food prep table in kitchen. **Warning**

03B-15-5

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples unwrapped at buffet line. **Repeat Violation**

08B-15-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of peanut butter stored under prep table in kitchen. Observed box of plates stored under food storage shelf in kitchen. Observed boxes of apples stored next to shelf in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 on file is from Sep 4, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95?

Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95.

How does Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 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 Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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