Escape Lounges

100 Terminal Dr T3, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged six inspections at Escape Lounges, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

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

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold like substance inside right side soda gun holder at bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples stored at buffet line. Advised operator to wrap fruits displayed for self service.

08B-15-4

Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses, at bar. Bartender properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-14-5

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen soups being thawed at room temperature, in kitchen. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. Operator put soups inside cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Aug 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers.

24-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bags hanging above food storage. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jun 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on soda gun nozzle at bar. Bartender cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at bar hand wash sink.

31B-04-4

Jul 27, 2023

Complaint Full

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg bake (109°F - Hot Holding) at buffet line. Per operator, food out of temp for approximately 15 minutes. Operator turned hot plate temperature up to reheat to 165°F or above. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker installed on splitter at mop sink.

29-42-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm). Operator remade sanitizer and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (52°F - Cold Holding) at buffet line. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator turned cold plate temperature down to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermometer or thermolabels available to test proper temperature of dish machine in kitchen.

16-62-1

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. Emailed bodily fluid procedures to operator.

11-27-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from guest food inside reach in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed silverware stored laying flat inside bowl at buffet line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed chipped rubber spatula stored at dish machine area in kitchen. Spatula is no longer able to be properly cleaned and sanitized. Operator removed spatula. **Corrected On-Site**

14-12-4

Oct 13, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Escape Lounges last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Escape Lounges on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Escape Lounges?

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

How does Escape Lounges compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Escape Lounges most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Escape Lounges' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Escape Lounges have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Escape Lounges 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 Escape Lounges inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Escape Lounges is inspected around two times per year on average.

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