Dicks Last Resort

17 S Ft Lauderdale Beach Blvd R302, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dicks Last Resort has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The city-wide average is 80, putting Dicks Last Resort squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaning equipment storage rack-Set of forks, spoons not inverted employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher machine is not operating, per manger, technician order parts
14-11-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Two doors reach in cooler- container of cooked shrimps. Employee placed a cover. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
86
Dec 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer in kitchen - raw seasoned cooked pulled pork (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. raw seasoned chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator place in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed at cooling drawer in kitchen - raw seasoned cooked pulled pork (49F - Cold Holding). As per operator items not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale. 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. Observed at cooling drawer under the grill. packages of salmon fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packages. (41F). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
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. Observed 2 employees on duty without proof of food handlers training.
53B-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. Observed at cooling drawer under the grill. packages of salmon fully thawed not removed from reduced oxygen packages. (41F). See stop sale.
06-09-1
64
Mar 27, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dicks Last Resort last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dicks Last Resort on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

How does Dicks Last Resort compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Dicks Last Resort most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Dicks Last Resort's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dicks Last Resort have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dicks Last Resort 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 Dicks Last Resort inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dicks Last Resort is inspected around three times per year on average.