Cluck Face
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Cluck Face, the earliest from 2022. Cluck Face was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “front counter - in-use utensil (mac and cheese scoop) stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Cluck Face's latest score is in line with the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Front counter low boy unit - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat butter. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Front counter low boy unit - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat Cole slaw. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Food handlers present : Lara Bazzi - 2 months Emir Caliskan - over 2 months **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
70
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee entered front counter area, put on gloves began working with ready to eat cooked chicken, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Front counter low boy unit - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat butter. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Front counter - In-use utensil (Mac and cheese scoop) stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit - water 76F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored - cases of to-go containers and cases of napkins stored on floor next to soda fountain unit. Operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
55
Nov 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
95
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared hummus and tzatziki in walk-in cooler not date marked. As per operator items were prepared onsite and stored in walk-in cooler approximately 27 hrs prior to inspection. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Food Manager Certificate expired 3-18-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not in use. As per operator unit is out of order and in need of repair. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed containers stacked wet at equipment storage area. Operator separated container. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses throughout. Operator placed in clean sanitized containers. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils stored in standing water at 70F. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service bowls not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter. Operator turned bowls over. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of lemon juice, minced garlic in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw fish stored over ready to eat French fries in reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in front counter cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - cooked vegetables (73-75F - Hot Holding); falafel (72F - Hot Holding); beef (125-127F - Hot Holding). Per operator items hot holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items on Time as a Public Control. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Meat thawing in prep area hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. A/C vents and return.
36-34-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Per operator unit out of order. New unit on order.
16-55-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water. Operator moved to walk in to continue proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. No test strips for sanitizer. Operator made chlorine solution 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-45-1
33
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - middle open top - yogurt (50-52F); hummus (50F). Per operator items were placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Items not pooled or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over fully cooked chicken in grill area reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda fountain nozzles. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Open bottle of water next to open package of butter in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Nov 14, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter. Signs posted. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cluck Face last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cluck Face on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cluck Face?
Across the inspection record, “front counter - in-use utensil (mac and cheese scoop) stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cluck Face.
How does Cluck Face compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Cluck Face most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Cluck Face's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cluck Face have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cluck Face 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 Cluck Face inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cluck Face is inspected around three times per year on average.
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