Friendly Lounge and Dinner
Last inspected: Nov 18, 2025
67
Score
Across the available record, Friendly Lounge and Dinner has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Friendly Lounge and Dinner was last inspected on Nov 18, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Friendly Lounge and Dinner's 67 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
82
Jul 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Inadequate number/capacity of cold holding units to maintain time/temperature control for safety food at proper temperatures. Operator has only 1 (one) out of 3 (three) cold holding units operating at or below 41° F.
04-02-4
90
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Mar 3, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in cookline white reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat vegetables in cookline white reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Warning** **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: 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** **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey - per operator cooked 3 days ago without date marking. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked turkey - per operator cooked 3 days ago without date marking. Operator properly date marked. **Warning** **Time Extended**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink with accumulation of Food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink with accumulation of Food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Warning** **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Salt. Operator removed. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline equipment and prep tables. Storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under cookline equipment and prep tables. Storage areas. **Warning** **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cookline shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All cookline shelving. **Warning** **Time Extended**
23-03-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendly Lounge and Dinner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendly Lounge and Dinner on file is from Nov 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendly Lounge and Dinner?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Friendly Lounge and Dinner.
How does Friendly Lounge and Dinner compare to other restaurants in Wilton Manors?
Friendly Lounge and Dinner most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Wilton Manors average of 81.
Has Friendly Lounge and Dinner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friendly Lounge and Dinner have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Friendly Lounge and Dinner 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 Friendly Lounge and Dinner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendly Lounge and Dinner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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