Floridian Rest
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2022, Floridian Rest has 14 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 2, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
14
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the grill on top of containers of grits, cooked sausage (100F - Hot Holding). The sausage was prepared less than 3 hours ago. The sausage was moved to the flat top grill to reheat to 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw lox salmon stored over cooked ribs. The salmon was moved down **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the expo station, butter (64F - Cold Holding). The butter was out less than 1 hour. The butter was not prepped or portioned today. The butter was returned to the refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the liquor area, the bucket of salt had a metal storage container with no handle stored inside and was used to dispense the food. The container was removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. In the liquor area, the bucket of salt was missing a lid. The chef supplied a lid. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 100ppm Chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. In the liquor area, a bucket of salt was not labeled. The chef labeled the bucket **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At back prep area in two door cooler raw fish stored over uncooked vegetables. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: 2 door cooler - raw beef stored over ready to eat spinach. Operator stored all items properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In restaurant back prep area, Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. At back prep are inside walk in cooler bread stored in to go t-shirt bags. Operator begin putting items in food grade containers. **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At back prep area in two door cooler raw fish stored over uncooked vegetables. Educated operator on proper storage procedures. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered cook line, placed personal items on shelf, put on gloves and begin cooking items without first washing hands . Educated employee on proper handwashing procedure. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began cooking items on grill without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw salmon and Egg Benedict items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Person in Charge Maurice Padula. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and behind all cook-line prep tables and cold holding equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - In restaurant back prep area, Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line utensils stored in water at - 112F. Operator removed water and stored utensils in empty container without water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line 2 microwaves have build up of food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Fresh oranges at front counter - per operator oranges are washed - however placed back in the cardboard they came in . Operator re washed and placed in food grade container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee rest room - door opens to prep room. **Warning**
32-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At cook line chlorine sanitizer bucket reading- chlorine 0ppm. Operator corrected during inspection current reading - chlorine 50ppm **Warning**
21-07-4
32
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
90
Sep 12, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -1st walk in cooler; raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat ribs and meat loaf on speed rack. Operator stored items properly. - FLIP TOP RIGHT; Pooled raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cottage cheese, operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: -1st walk in cooler; Proper storage observed. -FLIP TOP RIGHT; raw conch fritters batter over cottage cheese, operator stored properly. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish washing machine and triple sink removed from dish room next to front counter as per plans. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: Observed same **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -FLIP TOP RIGHT;;; cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3hours, No items prepped or portioned today. operator placed items in walk in to quick chill. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP;; cooked spinach (62F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (65F); feta (62F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3 hours, No items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: -FLIP TOP RIGHT; Observed same. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP; Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. COOKLINE hand sink water leaking under sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-12: COOKLINE hand sink Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
70
Sep 11, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -1st walk in cooler; raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat ribs and meat loaf on speed rack. Operator stored items properly. - FLIP TOP RIGHT; Pooled raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cottage cheese, operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -FLIP TOP RIGHT;;; cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3hours, No items prepped or portioned today. operator placed items in walk in to quick chill. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP;; cooked spinach (62F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (65F); feta (62F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3 hours, No items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Presence of insects or other pests. Special Event Bar- Approximately 3 live larvae and approximately 2 live small flying insects on soda gun and in holster. Operator immediately exterminated insects, cleaned and sanitized soda gun and holster. Per operator bar not regularly used. **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employees. Employees restroom; Per operator pipe broke this morning, repairman has been contacted. Employees will use customer restrooms. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep room, operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish washing machine and triple sink removed from dish room next to front counter as per plans. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. - Bag in box storage room: tanks not secure, operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -FLIP TOP RIGHT;;; cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); conch (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3hours, No items prepped or portioned today. operator placed items in walk in to quick chill. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP;; cooked spinach (62F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (62F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); Diced ham (65F); feta (62F - Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3 hours, No items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Dish washing area; Employee bottle of water stored on clean dish shelving Potato Steamer; Employee Bags stored on shelf above potato steamer, operator removed and properly stored. - FLIP TOP RIGHT; Cellphone on top shelf next to single serve items, operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage area 2 bulk containers of spices Stored on floor, Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. COOKLINE hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer; employee drinks stored in container of food. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. COOKLINE hand sink water leaking under sink. **Warning**
29-11-4
27
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. Main - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed kitchen employ wash hands with gloves on. Reviewed proper glove use and employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Main prep - right flip top - tuna salad (48-50F); sliced turkey (48-50F); smoked salmon (48-50F); cut tomatoes (48-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed continuous heat source next to unit. Operator moved all items to freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator diluted. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-17-4
45
Feb 7, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline- right flip top - raw fish stored over ready to eat ham. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Items in expo hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep kitchen and employee restroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Employee restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw fish - cookline right flip top - per operator taken out of freezer this morning. (38-39F). Reviewed proper procedures and operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop Handle in bulk sugar. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
61
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook entered kitchen, put on gloves and began cooking an order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw comminuted beef stored over raw fish in auxiliary prep kitchen glass door unit. Raw beef stored over cooked meatloaf on speed rack in walk in cooler #2. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Front counter oatmeal. Operator filled out Time as a Public Health Control form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Kitchen prep area shelf. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline - left salad prep area flip top.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
52
Oct 24, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
27
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Dish machine chlorine 0ppm. Manager corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Provided establishment with Health reporting requirements and form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-03-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Fan, phone and back pack stored on dish shelf.
40-06-5
Basic - Soil on back of interior ice bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can sauerkraut on can rack in storage room.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In #1 walk in cooler, packed raw brisket above case of cooked turkey. Manager moved beef to separated shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of cooler by bar container individual butters (54F - Cold Holding). Per employee out of cooler less than 1 hr. Employee moved back into cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area behind soda nozzles on drink machine at middle of bar has mold like build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unopened water bottle in salad unit in kitchen. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Floridian Rest last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Floridian Rest on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Floridian Rest?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Floridian Rest.
How does Floridian Rest compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Floridian Rest most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Floridian Rest's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Floridian Rest have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Floridian Rest means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Floridian Rest inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Floridian Rest is inspected around four times per year on average.
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