Gilbert's 17th Street Grill
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
82
Score
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 9, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “food stored on floor” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Mar 24, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cold station// roasted potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food stored out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee put food in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw salmon and cooked carrots inside three door cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm) in kitchen. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda machine dispenser nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle, containing unknown blue solution, stored at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic condiment cups stored inside shredded cabbage container at salad station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of lentil bean soup stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed salad station cooler interior soiled with food debris.
22-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed bottom ledge of windows soiled with debris, dust, and dirt throughout dining room area of establishment. Operator cleaned unoccupied areas during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-50-4
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
36-10-4
41
Jan 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw fish inside 3 door reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon jam (66F - Hot Holding)at cook line. Per operator, food stored an out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Educated operator and suggested using time as a public health control. Emailed procedures to operator. Operator put bacon jam on time for remaining two hours.
03B-01-6
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Operator remade and corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
67
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
90
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Feb 21, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - 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 raw mahi , thawed , stored in packaging inside reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator removed from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
95
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Mar 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Certified Food Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food debris on interior and exterior of reach in coolers at cook line.
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) observed employee cell phone stored on bag of hamburger buns at cook line. Employee removed. 2) observed employee purse stored next to jugs of sauce on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of black bean soup stored on floor at walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
61
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Brie, Provolone, Cheddar, and Pepper jack cheese at 50-56°F cold holding in flip top cooler #3 at cookline. Cheese stored in flip top cooler overnight, per operator. Operator discarded cheese.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Brie, Provolone, Cheddar, and Pepper jack cheese at 50-56°F cold holding in single door flip top cooler #3 at cookline. Cheese stored in flip top cooler overnight, per operator. Operator discarded cheese. All other TCS item stored in cooler for less than 4 hours moved to alternative cooler. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane fuel cans stored above food on shelf in dry storage area of kitchen. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat food at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator placed eggs on bottoms shelf in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-07-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs in walk-in not date marked. Stored in walk-in cooler for 3 days, per operator. Operator date marked ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved food onto shelves in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gilbert's 17th Street Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill.
How does Gilbert's 17th Street Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Gilbert's 17th Street Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Gilbert's 17th Street Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gilbert's 17th Street Grill 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 Gilbert's 17th Street Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gilbert's 17th Street Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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