Heritage Restaurant

903 Ne 5 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Heritage Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.

“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Heritage Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 16, 2025

Complaint Full

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

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. At pizza station, knives stored between equipment. Operator removed

10-17-4

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jun 21, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. In back prep area, personal medicine stored on shelf above prep area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at ice machine blocked with brooms and dirty wiping cloth basket. **Repeat Violation**

31A-09-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. By back door, fryer oil stored on floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back prep area by back door, cup used to dispense backing powder.

14-01-5

May 3, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dish machine blocked dirty towel laundry basket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense rice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves by dishwashing station.

14-45-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to clean spoons and forks. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in Cook-line. Water 80F. Operator remade now water at 135F. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Heritage Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Heritage Restaurant on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Heritage Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Heritage Restaurant.

How does Heritage Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Heritage Restaurant most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Heritage Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Heritage Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Heritage Restaurant 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 Heritage Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Heritage Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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