Broward Center Performing Arts

201 Sw 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312-7112

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Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Broward Center Performing Arts has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 21, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Broward Center Performing Arts on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over the reach in coolers.

36-36-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Over the ware washing area.

36-34-5

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Dented cans present. 4 dented cans of pasta sauce. Cans discarded. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink at the end of the cook line next to the dry storage. Paper towels were supplied **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Mar 5, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw beef stored above unwashed limes inside walk in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at prep table in kitchen soiled with food debris.

22-02-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing in standing water, above 41F. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator dumped water and continued thawing chicken under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli cup stored inside rice bin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on proper rop fish thawing procedure. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed above soda fountain in kitchen.

35B-02-4

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Dec 7, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket above case of crackers in dry storage room. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn or in disrepair in Delfield reach in cooler in kitchen.

14-11-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Broward Center Performing Arts last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Broward Center Performing Arts on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Broward Center Performing Arts compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Broward Center Performing Arts most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Broward Center Performing Arts' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Broward Center Performing Arts have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Broward Center Performing Arts 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 Broward Center Performing Arts inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Broward Center Performing Arts is inspected around three times per year on average.

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