L'hermitage Bistro
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
90
Score
Across the available record, L'hermitage Bistro has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. L'hermitage Bistro was last inspected on Apr 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting L'hermitage Bistro on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen area remodeled - does not match plans on OnBase. Reviewed procedure for operator to complete. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-07: Per OnBase - Plan Review Application #1831901, 3-3-2026. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Kitchen area remodeled - does not match plans on OnBase. Reviewed procedure for operator to complete. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
74
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Operator still has until May 26th **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed, printed and posted license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at dish machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
64
Jul 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 11, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
90
Oct 24, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was L'hermitage Bistro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at L'hermitage Bistro on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does L'hermitage Bistro compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
L'hermitage Bistro most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has L'hermitage Bistro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at L'hermitage Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at L'hermitage Bistro 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 L'hermitage Bistro inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, L'hermitage Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.
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