Earls Kitchen + Bar

1002 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

American

Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Earls Kitchen + Bar has been inspected five times since 2025. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about six violations before that.

The pattern that stands out is “no measuring device available”, which has been cited two times.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Earls Kitchen + Bar is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 30, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jun 21, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 20, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 500ppm). Operator diluted solution. Quaternary 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-27-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Cookline - cooked rice - placed out at 130F. Operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03F-06-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cold bar - clam sauce (50-52F); truffle cream (50-52F); spicy tomato (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective action taken. Walk in cooler - cooked noodles (53-54F); cooked beef (49F); raw chicken (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately cooked chicken. Other items - see stop sale. **Warning**

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. Walk in cooler - cooked noodles (53-54F); cooked beef (49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-02-5

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted at hostess stand during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

02A-01-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

16-62-1

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed. **Warning**

03F-10-5

Intermediate - Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**

01C-03-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on condensing fan. **Warning**

14-69-4

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar and downstairs by ice machines. **Warning**

36-22-4

Feb 7, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earls Kitchen + Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Earls Kitchen + Bar on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Earls Kitchen + Bar?

Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Earls Kitchen + Bar.

How does Earls Kitchen + Bar compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Earls Kitchen + Bar most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Earls Kitchen + Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Earls Kitchen + Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Earls Kitchen + 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.

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