Emmy Squared
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
86
Score
Emmy Squared appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2023. On May 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Emmy Squared is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Susana Garcia - **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. PIC - Diego Vargas. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all Cookline equipment door handles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-24-4
86
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Right cookline flip top - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat watermelon. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty sanitizing solution. Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quaternary 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drinking water dispenser attached to front counter hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Expo area. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cookline flip top drawers - Chilies - container without handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Front counter hand sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
37
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking.... Cheeses, cut tomatoes, cut lettuce, chick peas, bacon , roasted peppers in cold well top of reach in drawer at cook line . Food being held little less than 4 hours . Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...blue cheese 51F, fresh mozzarella cheese 58F, cut lettuce 55F, roasted peppers 51F, bacon 53F, chick pease 52F, cut tomatoes 55F, cut lettuce 53F, cut Brussels sprouts 55F, cooked chicken breast, wings 54F in reach in drawer at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **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...blue cheese 51F, fresh mozzarella cheese 58F, cut lettuce 55F, roasted peppers 51F, bacon 53F, chick pease 52F, cut tomatoes 55F, cut lettuce 53F, cut Brussels sprouts 55F, cooked chicken breast, wings 54F in reach in drawer at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today . Food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....00 ppm. Manager stated that they call for service , they used triple sink to washing dishes. **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...any of them handwashing sink at establishment. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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Oct 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emmy Squared last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emmy Squared on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emmy Squared?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Emmy Squared.
How does Emmy Squared compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Emmy Squared most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Emmy Squared's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Emmy Squared have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Emmy Squared 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 Emmy Squared inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Emmy Squared is inspected around three times per year on average.
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