Burtons Grill & Bar

1003 S University Dr, Plantation, FL 33324
American
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Burtons Grill & Bar has been inspected seven times since 2024. Burtons Grill & Bar was last inspected on Dec 11, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Burtons Grill & Bar is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
86
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 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
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
May 14, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings cold held at 55F in hoshizaki refrigerator. Per operator, chicken wings cooked and placed in unit 2 days ago.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings cold held at 55F in hoshizaki refrigerator. Per operator, chicken wings cooked and placed in unit 2 days ago. See stop sale. -Observed haddock fish cold held in refrigerator drawer at 51F. Per operator chicken cut from yesterday. No receipt added to fish today. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed st mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Document has been given to the operator
03F-10-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
23-24-4
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 scoop with handle stored in flour container.
10-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed cantaloupe stored over tomato sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly.
08B-17-4
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula with deep chipped. Operator discarded at will
14-12-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area.
36-27-5
41
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
52
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottles stored next to wines in bar area. Operator removed spray bottles and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Observed employee in dishwashing area touch dirty dishes and then handle clean plates without washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in prep station used to stored food containers. Operator removed. -Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink, evidence by large waste food particles found inside. Operator cleaned sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. **Warning**
22-56-4
Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. -Observed 5 cracks eggs stored in carton at walk in cooler. **Warning**
01B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an open container with flour in prep station. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed quinoa removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
43
May 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Burtons Grill & Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Burtons Grill & Bar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Burtons Grill & Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Burtons Grill & Bar.

How does Burtons Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Burtons Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Burtons Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Burtons Grill & Bar have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Burtons Grill & Bar 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 Burtons Grill & Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Burtons Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.