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Fountainhead Dining Room

3900 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL 33308-5904
American
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Fountainhead Dining Room has been inspected eight times since 2022. Fountainhead Dining Room was last inspected on Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

The city-wide average for Lauderdale-By-The-Se sits at 76, putting Fountainhead Dining Room on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - One Clam tag not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures.
01C-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer - ice cream. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All cold holding units - handles visibly soiled.
23-24-4
82
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator fixed at time of inspection. Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm); **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
86
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm), operator remade solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -bacon (101F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours, operator reheated bacon (165F - Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Reach in freezer by oven shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
70
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Whole limes in same container with commercial vacuum packaged chicken on cook line left cooler. Operator removed limes. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper. towel used as liner for cut tomatoes container at right cooler on cook line. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer #2.
14-69-4
70
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
90
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. 6.24.23.
53B-05-5
90
Dec 7, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fountainhead Dining Room last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fountainhead Dining Room on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Fountainhead Dining Room compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?

Fountainhead Dining Room most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.

Has Fountainhead Dining Room's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fountainhead Dining Room have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fountainhead Dining Room 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 Fountainhead Dining Room inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fountainhead Dining Room is inspected around three times per year on average.

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