Knotty Burger

20 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Knotty Burger, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 8, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, showing up two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
95
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
90
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tomatoes in tall Atosta reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
82
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Jun 29, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef burgers stored over ready to eat veggie burgers in cookline reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle by reach in cooler. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Knotty Burger last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Knotty Burger on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Knotty Burger?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Knotty Burger.

How does Knotty Burger compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Knotty Burger most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Knotty Burger's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Knotty Burger have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Knotty Burger 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 Knotty Burger inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Knotty Burger is inspected around three times per year on average.