Evelyns
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
78
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Evelyns, the earliest from 2023. On Feb 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor”, which has been cited three times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cookline - grill drawers - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat hot dogs. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-13: Observed same - Cookline - grill drawers - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat hot dogs. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Cooked carrots and cooked beets reduced oxygen packaged on site on 9-9. Also, steak sauce with Time/Temperature ingredients reduced oxygen packaged on site on 9-9. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-13: Currently no items present that operator has reduced oxygen packaged. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
78
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
43
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Cookline - potatoes (109-118F - Hot Holding) per operator holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of Plastic water bottles stored on floor in beverage walk in. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
74
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Right side main walk in - cooked pasta cooling 3 hours at 11:30am (49-50F) at 12:20pm 46-47F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room - hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar - hand sink used to rinse blender parts. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Sent Time as a Public Health control form to operator. Operator filled out during. Inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep room - spoons in water 68F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Items stored on floor under shelving in walk in freezer - containers of lamb, containers of French fries. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
58
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline drawers - raw chicken stored behind raw beef burgers. Seafood walk in - raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler - liquor unit - oranges and lemons stored less than 6" from floor.
08B-47-4
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over cooked crab in protein walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Ham and bread stored on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in beans. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
55
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Cut fruit at bar not covered. covered by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer next to single service gloves. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Multiple Hand Wash Sinks blocked by equipment. Moved by manager.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No measuring device for high temperature Dish machine.
16-62-1
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cut vegetables uncovered in walk in cooler. Covered by manger.
08B-12-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers. Dry rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Bulk ice not draining .
08B-31-4
47
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Evelyns last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Evelyns on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Evelyns?
Across the inspection record, “food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Evelyns.
How does Evelyns compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Evelyns most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Evelyns' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Evelyns have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Evelyns 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 Evelyns inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Evelyns is inspected around three times per year on average.
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