Hooters of Cypress Creek
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Hooters of Cypress Creek, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Hooters of Cypress Creek is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Responsible vendors training provided with employee roster and date certified. No original certificates available **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser and on floor in walk in freezer **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-11: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Mar 10, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle soiled at outdoor bar **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Responsible vendors training provided with employee roster and date certified. No original certificates available **Warning**
53B-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on wall in grease next to fryer on cook line in kitchen. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed at condenser and on floor in walk in freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease and dust. Observed walk behind fryers soiled with grease. Wall above raw breading station soiled with dust **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed at ice machine drain pipe disconnected. Discussed with operator **Warning**
29-03-4
58
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pico de gallo dated 09/12/2025. See stop sale
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed pico de gallo dated 09/12/2025 Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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 9 mahi filet thawed @ 41F
01B-13-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.
33-14-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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 9 mahi filet thawed @ 41F see stop sale
06-09-1
64
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored on top of spicy garlic on speed rack. Operator stored correctly.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. Operator voluntarily discarded.
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed mani 32F 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. Operator cut package
06-09-1
74
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch dressing(48F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (55F - Cold Holding) on cook line per manager or portion or prepared today. Per operator removed from walk in cooler to front line. Out of temperature less than 4 hours operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle containers on walk-in floor operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in contact with coleslaw. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ranch (59-60F - Cold Holding) plastic soufflé cups stacked in plastic container sitting on top of the ice. Per operator less than two hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi 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.
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
78
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager moved boxes to 6" 0ff floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
95
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
95
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen office- observed 5 live flying insects flying around in office. Operator closed office door, discarded live flying insects, cleaned and sanitized office. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Main kitchen cook line at flat top grill- observed tongs hanging on gas line on wall.
24-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Main kitchen preparation area prep table- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Main kitchen cook line- observed squeeze bottles of oil, butter and water with no labeling. Employee labeled squeeze bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of Cypress Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Cypress Creek on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of Cypress Creek?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Cypress Creek.
How does Hooters of Cypress Creek compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Hooters of Cypress Creek most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Hooters of Cypress Creek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters of Cypress Creek have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hooters of Cypress Creek 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 Hooters of Cypress Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Cypress Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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