Fords Garage

301 N University Dr Ste 600, Plantation, FL 33324

American

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Fords Garage stretching back to 2023. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about five violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “observed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Plantation restaurants, the typical score is 77; Fords Garage is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Observed: 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

22-41-4

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen next to fryer in ice bath - sweet batter (51F - Cold Holding); beer batter (50F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Employee replaced ice.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 00 ppm after several attempts. **Warning** Priority: High Priority

22-47-4

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink next to dishwasher machine. Plastic container store in sink. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

31A-11-4

Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink at bar. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. As per operator no written plan for time control. Provided operator with form. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate

03F-10-5

Basic - Observed: 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. Observed at walk in cooler - salmon and tuna thawing in reduced oxygen package. **Warning** Priority: Basic

06-09-1

Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food preparation while wearing bracelet. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic

13-07-4

Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on drying rack next to walk in cooler - stacked plastic containers wet nesting. **Warning** Priority: Basic

24-08-4

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Apr 24, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the #1 flip top cooler, salsa (55F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding). The cooler was turned off by a maintenance tech. The items were stored in the cooler less than 2 hours. The items were moved to the WIC to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the hand sink next to the ice machine, the dispenser batteries needed to be replaced. The batteries were replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored above a food preparation area. An employees cell phone above the prep table on the back line. The cellphone was removed **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Mar 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed bottom of bar chest cooler soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Sep 27, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fords Garage last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fords Garage on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fords Garage?

Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fords Garage.

How does Fords Garage compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

Fords Garage most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.

Has Fords Garage's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Fords Garage have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fords Garage 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 Fords Garage inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fords Garage is inspected around three times per year on average.

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