Ivory's Take Out
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Ivory's Take Out has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Ivory's Take Out trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw bacon in the metal cooler by the front entrance. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with a cart with food on it. Operator removed cart and made sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with ice and a sponge in it. Operator removed items from handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls used to scoop flour and sugar in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in the ice machine. Operator removed ice scoop handle from ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover in the kitchen. Operator removed tin foil. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
61
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee rinse hands, no soap. Addressed and corrected immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed spaghetti, macaroni salad, chicken wings, per operator all prepared 3648 hours prior, no date marks.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Observed counter top work surfaces in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at cook line blocked by cart. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at cook line.
31B-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bulk flour bin uncovered and bag open. Operator closed the bag. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
52
Dec 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Aug 22, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2024
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Repeat Violation**
36-06-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Waffle makers with heavy carbon buildup.
14-11-5
90
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hotdogs in t-shirt to go bag - reach in freezer. Reviewed proper food storage. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Pies in t-shirt to go bag - reach in freezer. Reviewed proper food storage. **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-23: Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside. **Warning** **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
82
Feb 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Hotdogs in t-shirt to go bag - reach in freezer. Reviewed proper food storage. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live in storage area on shelf contain8ng single service items. 1 live in employee restroom. Operator immediately exterminated roaches and cleaned/sanitized the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - 1 Dead roach on premise - back storage room floor. Operator immediately removed and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and microwaves. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. **Warning**
36-06-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
12B-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap on the side that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef sausage stored over fish in reach in freezer. Raw bacon stored over potato salad in prep area reach in cooler. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed for operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in reach in - prep area - cooked 3 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in glass door cooler. No TCS items in unit.
14-69-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ivory's Take Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ivory's Take Out on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ivory's Take Out?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ivory's Take Out.
How does Ivory's Take Out compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ivory's Take Out most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ivory's Take Out's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ivory's Take Out have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ivory's Take Out means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ivory's Take Out inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ivory's Take Out is inspected around three times per year on average.
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