Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant

557 W Oakland Park Blvd Ste 557, Oakland Park, FL 33311

French

Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 85, which Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 4, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Nov 5, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ambient thermometer in Beverage Air cooler not accurate.

05-05-4

Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of paper napstored directly on the floor.

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked chicken and goat in freezer, no covers.

08B-12-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor behind counter. Operator relocated to crate. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under kitchen shelf with buildup of grease and debris.

36-01-4

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on prep table bottom shelf.

14-20-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out containers stored on the floor, behind front counter.

25-05-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles stored behind the counter on the floor. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe under cookline hand sink.

29-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom just off cookline.

32-04-4

Mar 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee Restroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee Restroom. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**

35B-01-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Reviewed sainting solution set up.

21-09-4

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Chicken in chest freezer stored in nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: High Priority - Chicken in chest freezer stored in nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

14-31-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Intermediate - No running water at mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**

27-11-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Basic - No hot running water at mop sink. **Warning** **Time Extended**

27-10-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Rear exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Basic - Rear exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant.

How does Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant 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 Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fraternel's Take Out Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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