Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 3, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal foods not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline drawers - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - observed door not closing tightly.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Ice cream scoop in standing water 75F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Left cook line hand washing sink used to fill container of water, operator removed container and discarded container of water. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
86
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Mar 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. At bar, dish machine not sanitizing properly. 0PPM chlorine. Operator set up three compartment sink **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink at cook line, no paper towels. Operator supplied **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled with common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
74
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee preparing salads with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. Employee washed hands and left kitchen area. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw mechanically injected beef stored over raw fish in cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreements for associates without food handler/CFM training. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cookline cutting boards. Per operator new boards on order. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well disconnected. Scoop in standing water 74F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
50
Apr 3, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 12 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. bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0) **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 80F on cook line **Warning**
10-05-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Stainless steal pan in hand sink at end of cook line **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish wash area At front desk by entrance At bar dish machine **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls at dish machine **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Hanging at bar entry doors **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cook line reach in coolers **Warning**
14-09-4
30
Oct 6, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale.
How does Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale 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 Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Black Rock Bar & Grill Ft. Lauderdale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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