Funky Buddha Brewery Bar

1201 Ne 38 St, Oakland Park, FL 33334

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Funky Buddha Brewery Bar has eight inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 3, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Funky Buddha Brewery Bar's latest score is in line with the Oakland Park average of 85. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.

22-57-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over Egg plant in Delfield cooler**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Bottle contained pink liquid identified as quat sanitizer Employee labeled spray bottle.

41-17-4

Basic - Interior of soda gun holster has accumulation of food debris. Bar Employee cleaned and sanitize holster **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored next to Egg plant. Delfield cooler. Chef discard item **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Dish machine 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.

22-41-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

11-27-4

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. pH strips used for quaternary strips

16-32-5

Basic - Scoop used for dispensing Hummus handle in contact with Hummus

10-08-5

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.

16-55-4

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator separated pans. **Corrective Action Taken**

24-08-4

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

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. Observed additional ice machine , walk-in freezer on brewery area not on approved plans. - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-14: Same. Operator filed application. Plan review confirmed. Per Supervisor Torres time extension for 30 days **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-14: Plans submitted to state - ice machine , walk-in freezer on brewery area not on approved plans. **Admin Complaint**

51-16-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Funky Buddha Brewery Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Funky Buddha Brewery Bar on file is from Dec 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Funky Buddha Brewery Bar compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Funky Buddha Brewery Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Funky Buddha Brewery Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Funky Buddha Brewery Bar have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Funky Buddha Brewery Bar 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 Funky Buddha Brewery Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Funky Buddha Brewery Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.

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