Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The)
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2025
70
Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The), the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 15, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
5
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed sealed containers of cut melon stored in ice machine bin. Operator relocated to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-56-4
Basic - Bungee cord used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed on ice machine door. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed kitchen knives stored between sink backsplash and the wall. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized. Stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero 0) ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
70
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoop and tongs in clean 76°F standing water by water ice station.
10-07-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed leaking pipe under 3 compartment sink area.
29-08-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 licence displayed.
50-09-4
78
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - milk (52F and 55F). Per operator items have been in unit for at least 2 days. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed doors not closing tightly and unit making noise. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - milk (49-51F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepped today. Observed walk in door not closing tightly. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beer reach in - Front counter - milk (48F and 52F). Per operator the milk was held in walk in cooler overnight and transferred to this unit 2 hours ago. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - milk (52F and 55F). Per operator items have been in unit for at least 2 days. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed doors not closing tightly and unit making noise. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - milk (49-51F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepped today. Observed walk in door not closing tightly. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Front counter reach in - no TCS items. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Beer reach in - Front counter - milk (48F and 52F). Per operator the milk was held in walk in cooler overnight and transferred to this unit 2 hours ago. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - no TCS items. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/ware washing or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - milk (52F and 55F). Per operator items have been in unit for at least 2 days. Observed ice buildup on condensing coils. Observed doors not closing tightly and unit making noise. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Walk in cooler - milk (49-51F). Per operator items have been in unit overnight. No items portioned or prepped today. Observed walk in door not closing tightly. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Front counter reach in - no TCS items. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Walk in cooler - no TCS items. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler and front counter reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler and front counter reach in. **Warning** **Time Extended**
05-09-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) on file is from Aug 15, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The)?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The).
How does Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) 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 Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Big Chill Nifty Fifty (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.
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