Fern Gully Grill Inc #2
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2025
55
Score
Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 appears in inspection records 13 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
That's lower than the typical Lauderdale Lakes restaurant, which scores around 75. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler - Raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); Raw oxtail (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked fish (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked pork (55F - Cold Holding) Cooked pig tails (47F - Cold Holding). **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same Raw chicken 57F , Pig foot 60F **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to prep table unlabeled bottle. Operator identified as bleach. Educated operator on proper labeling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - At walk in freezer Light not functioning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in freezer floor covered with standing blood water from raw meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
38-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Throughout kitchen area Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-29: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
61
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
12
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at steam table, boiled food (112F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (128F - Hot Holding); steamed fish (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 45 mins. Items placed to be reheated. - in hot box; salmon (115F - Hot Holding); fried fish (133F - Hot Holding)boiled food (124F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Observed : - at steam table, boiled food (122-147F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (128F - Hot Holding) -in hot box; salmon (121F - Hot Holding). **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Robert M and Aretha B. expired 12/1/2024. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-19: Still observed. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
67
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed curried goat (113F @ 9:05- Reheating since 4:30); turkey neck (118F @ 9:05- Reheating since 4:30am). Items did not make it to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk-in cooler cooked pasta (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed curried goat (113F @ 9:05- Reheating since 4:30); turkey neck (118F @ 9:05- Reheating since 4:30am). Items did not make it to 165F within 2 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - at steam table, boiled food (112F - Hot Holding); jerk chicken (128F - Hot Holding); steamed fish (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 45 mins. Items placed to be reheated. - in hot box; salmon (115F - Hot Holding); fried fish (133F - Hot Holding)boiled food (124F - Hot Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Items placed to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in cooler pasta cooked 3/16/25 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water holding in-use utensils poured into hand washing sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Robert M and Aretha B. expired 12/1/2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in reach in cooler meat not stored 6 inches off ground. Employee removed and stored approximately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle not stored above flour and sugar in kitchen. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils held at 79F. Employee educated about proper holding temperature of water. Employee discarded water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
30
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fried chicken (127-130F - Hot Holding) in hot holding unit at front counter per operator held less than two hours operator increased heat . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on freezer walk-in freezer
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.in kitchen next to cook line.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of sauces stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with flour.
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. No light in walk-in freezer
38-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Outside walk-in cooler.
36-36-4
52
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: At time of callback inspection manager Kekona has appointment for Saturday January 6. 2024 **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: At time of callback inspection Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot pie hot holding unit at front counter (118-120F - Hot Holding) per operator held less than 1 hour. Operator placed in oven to reheat patties to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: At time of callback inspection not observed. **Time Extended**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: At time of callback inspection manager Kekona has appointment for Saturday January 6. 2024 **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw cows feet over box of cabbage in walk-in cooler. Operator placed cows feet on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot pie hot holding unit at front counter (118-120F - Hot Holding) per operator held less than 1 hour. Operator placed in oven to reheat patties to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw beef on walk-in freezer floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck on multiple food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
52
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, bag of raw chicken on top of bucket of sauce. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In front steam well, fried fish (118F - Hot Holding). Per manager in unit less than 2 hrs. Fish removed to heat in kitchen and pan covered to hold heat. 2) in hot display, fried chicken (109F - Hot Holding). Per employee in display less than 1 hr. Chicken placed back in fryer to reheat and unit temperature increased. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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. Bulletin provided to operator for posting. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Bulletin provided for operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at front counter reading 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. above walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers on new foods in both hot boxes.
16-46-4
50
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 on file is from Aug 14, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fern Gully Grill Inc #2?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fern Gully Grill Inc #2.
How does Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale Lakes?
Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale Lakes average of 75.
Has Fern Gully Grill Inc #2's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 is inspected around five times per year on average.
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