J. Alexander's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
J. Alexander's Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so J. Alexander's Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 10, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature <160F). Operator will use the triple sink until the dishwasher is fixed. **Warning**
16-54-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets at the ice machine not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the bar. Operator removed knives. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
74
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed build up of debris inside bar soda gun. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 5 servers expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, bagged ice and cases of frozen vegetables stored directly on the floor. Operator moved to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
74
Mar 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in both the desert station and behind the bar. Operator corrected with double stack. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk containers of wild rice, seasoned flour, sugar, etc. operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
78
Dec 2, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measurement device provided.
16-62-1
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation bucket stored directly on kitchen floor. Operator replaced and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed multiple food manager certification expired. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the bar, soda gun holster with mold like buildup, clogged drain line, standing water. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty silverware in sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishroom. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishroom. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at bar glass freezer, mold like buildup on door handle.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup on cook line counter. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed dust buildup on hood filters at bakery station.
36-68-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expo station, ice scoop and pastry knife stored in standing, room temperature (78°F) water. Oper leaned, sanitized, and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
50
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler - spinach/cheese - cooling for 1/2 hour at 2:15pm (90-145F - Cooling) at 3:15pm 80-130F. Improper cooling at this rate. Observed item in large plastic container. Operator placed item in smaller pans to reduce quantity of product to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncovered food stored in location exposed to splash. Bar - square drink ice with miscellaneous pieces of frozen liquid on top of ice. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored in location exposed to splash. Bar - square drink ice with miscellaneous pieces of frozen liquid on top of ice. Advised operator to properly cover future product. See stop sale.
08B-54-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
61
Feb 23, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dented can present. 1 - #10 can olives. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 145F). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored behind cooked meatloaf in cookline drawers. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left drawers - fish (49-50F); raw chicken (49-50F); right drawers - raw beef (45-49F). Per operator items were placed in units approximately 3 hours ago. Advised operator to refrain from using units until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **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. Holding unit - chicken (118-125F - Hot Holding) per operator holding less than an hour. Operator immediately reheated - 169-172F. Cookline - butter (118F - Hot Holding). Per operator item has been holding for approximately 3 hours. Reviewed proper hot holding and Time as a Public Health Control. Operator converted to Time control. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under dipper well at cookline.
29-03-4
39
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Food-contact surface ( ice machine) soiled with mold-like substance. Operator emptied, clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J. Alexander's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J. Alexander's Restaurant on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J. Alexander's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at J. Alexander's Restaurant.
How does J. Alexander's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
J. Alexander's Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has J. Alexander's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J. Alexander's Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J. Alexander's 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 J. Alexander's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J. Alexander's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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