Hemingway's
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Hemingway's has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average is 80, putting Hemingway's squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
78
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Cookline - chicken - not commercially prepared - reheating less than 10 minutes at 9:20am (89-122F - Reheating) at 9:50am 118-121F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved item to microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food - preparing a coffee order without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cookline flip top - Raw turkey bacon stored over ready-to-eat liquid eggs and sauces. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Atosta reach in - soup date marked 8-11, cooked mushrooms date marked 7-31 and 8-12. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-28-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Prep area Handwash sink and bar hand sinks disconnected to allow for portable AC units. Must be reconnected to allow for proper use of hand sinks. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around all cold holding equipment in kitchen prep area. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under and around reach in freezers next to ice machine in prep area. **Warning**
36-22-4
37
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Prep room - 2 door Atosta - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: Prep room - 2 door Atosta - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Prep room - Atosta reach in - fish in vacuum, per operator taken out of freezer and placed in this unit 2 days ago. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-27: 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. Prep room - Atosta reach in - fish in vacuum, per operator taken out of freezer and placed in this unit last night. Reviewed proper procedures. Emailed Thawing Vacuum Packaged Fish handout to operator. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
06-09-1
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Prep room - 2 door Atosta - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - chicken (103F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding approximately an hour. Operator immediately moved to oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Prep room - Atosta reach in - fish in vacuum, per operator taken out of freezer and placed in this unit 2 days ago. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by tray of chicken. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Flame Miller **Warning**
53A-01-7
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. **Warning**
23-24-4
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. Prep room - Atosta reach in - fish in vacuum, per operator taken out of freezer and placed in this unit 2 days ago. Reviewed proper procedures. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
39
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front counter - grab and go. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-26: Observed same. No date and name/address of packaging. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Atosta reach in - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cheese Prep area flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat dressings. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - grab and go - ham (55-60F); soup (50F); hard boiled eggs (50F); chicken wrap (50F); yogurt (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - grab and go - ham (55-60F); soup (50F); hard boiled eggs (50F); chicken wrap (50F); yogurt (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand sink used to wash utensils. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Front counter - grab and go. **Warning**
02D-03-4
37
Jun 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink...operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-37-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheeses 46-48F , ham 46F in flip top reach in cooler over storing food.Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food to another acceptable cooler ..... Shredded cheese 66F , cut tomatoes 55F on the prep table , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than, operator time marked on food.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...black beans 120F in steam table by the oven. Per operator food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine and ice bin at bar . Operator properly stored . **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
61
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Warning**
29-37-4
High Priority - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat lettuce in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep area - water 80F. At end of inspection 100F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Prep area flip top cutting board. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 77F. At end of inspection 100F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-06-4
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**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted consumer advisory during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets. Prep area flip top. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
32
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Observed water pitchers, orange juice, wine in drink ice at bar. See stop sale. Discussed with manager, manager states ice in bin will henceforth be used for storage and not drinks.
08B-56-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash, rinse, and put away for drying, glasses, cups, and bowls, no sanitizer step. Discussed with manager, manager corrected employee. Employee set up three compartment sink sanitizer sink and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed water pitchers, orange juice, wine in drink ice at bar. See stop sale.
01B-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Upper inside of lemon juice press. Manager sent item to dish pit for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 1 cook, and 2 bartenders hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
52
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator not able to log in to ServSafe during inspection to download certificates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed at callback inspection same. Persons with CFM unable to be reached. Operator will send proof when persons can be contacted. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Sep 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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); **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-02: Operator removed dish machine and installed triple sink. Hot water 126F. Per Brianna at Plan Review, establishment needs to submit new plans.. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hemingway's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hemingway's on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hemingway's?
Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hemingway's.
How does Hemingway's compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Hemingway's most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Hemingway's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hemingway's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hemingway's 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 Hemingway's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hemingway's is inspected around four times per year on average.
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