J Alexander`S
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
58
Score
Going back to 2023, J Alexander`S has 10 inspections in the public record. J Alexander`S was last inspected on Nov 4, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
J Alexander`S' latest score of 58 falls below the Plantation average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the dry storage area landing on boxes for cakes. Observed 1 small flying insects in the hallway to the office. Operator exterminated, cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 can of peeled tomatoes and 2 cans of corn with severe dents on the seem. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the bar used to dump drinks as evidenced by a strainer full of ice and straws in the sink. Operator removed strainer from the handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jackets hanging on speed racks with tomatoes and bread in it. Operator removed jackets. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
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 scoop in the kosher salt in the kitchen stored with the handle making contact with the food. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels attached to clean plates in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
58
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured outside by dumpsters.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed stickers, washed and sanitized dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
82
May 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed oil and garlic (86F - Cold Holding) at cook line labeled 5/5. Operator discarded. 2) Observed garlic and margarine (87F - Cold Holding) not portion or prepared today. Operator discarded. Both less then two hour. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 beef above raw pork in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles, not labeled with a brown and black color . Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
70
May 5, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in flip top cooler - Mac and cheese (59F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Observed at cooling drawer at cook line - couscous (51F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (61F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler - raw marinated ribeye stored over raw shrimp. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb near walk in freezer.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table near ice machine in preparation area - chicken pasta soup (117F - Hot Holding); tomato soup (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board in kitchen - operator discharged at will Observed tan cutting board in expo area - operator discharged at will. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar- handwashing sink without paper towels.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in 2 microwaves in cook line - microwave with rust inside.
22-31-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at cook line - container of pico de gallo not date marked, item prepared and portioned 48 hours prior to inspection.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at expo area - container of tea not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Employee stored correctly.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen, employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
32
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rotisserie chicken (129-135F - Hot Holding) hot holding unit on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour . Operator placed in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ahi tuna (50-55F - Cold Holding) flip top in a double pan .per operator held out of temperature less then 2 hours. Operator placed ice pack on item
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on dry storage shelf. Observed back pack hanging on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
40-01-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloths solution on prep table next to dried almonds and dried cranberries. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
24-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ Ppm operator diluted. Rechecked 400Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area.
38-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
50
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
39
Aug 9, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink at cook line, next to fish station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Observed standing water on floor inside walk-in cooler, under storage shelves. 2) Observed standing water on floor at cook line, under hot holding equipment next to fish station. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 70°F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
74
May 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on cook line drawer beneath flat top grill. Operator killed roach and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Observed two live, small flying insects, in dry storage room, landing on bag of flour. 2) Observed three live, small flying insects, in kitchen, not landing. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1) Observed rusted cans of cranberry sauce stored on can rack in kitchen. Stop sale. 2) Observed dented cans of creamed corn and pumpkin pie mix stored on can rack in kitchen. Stop sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzles at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Observed standing water on floor underneath flat top grill at cook line. 2) Observed standing water on floor at fish station in kitchen.
36-22-4
55
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Alexander`S last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Alexander`S on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Alexander`S?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J Alexander`S.
How does J Alexander`S compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
J Alexander`S most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has J Alexander`S' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J Alexander`S have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J Alexander`S 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 J Alexander`S inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J Alexander`S is inspected around four times per year on average.
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