Lamp Post Lounge

1413 N Fed Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Lamp Post Lounge, the earliest from 2022. Lamp Post Lounge was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

Looking across the full record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Lamp Post Lounge trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Jun 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed Raw beef and raw lamb stored over unwashed tomatoes in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed Biscuits in direct contact with can liner in reach in freezer. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flip top: butter (60F). In unit over 4 hours. Observed foods stored above fill line. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top: butter (60F). In unit over 4 hours. Observed foods stored above fill line. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
05-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping on handwashing sink. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
47
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Probe thermometer reading 20F in ice water. Calibrated to correct 32F. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle beside triple sink. Employee marked as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
61
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed employee cell phone on cutting board.
40-06-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven door handle observed tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cold holding unit cutting board- observed wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
86
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lamp Post Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lamp Post Lounge on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lamp Post Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lamp Post Lounge.

How does Lamp Post Lounge compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Lamp Post Lounge most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Lamp Post Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lamp Post Lounge have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Lamp Post Lounge 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 Lamp Post Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lamp Post Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.