Lips Restaurant

1421 E Oakland Park Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334

American

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Lips Restaurant has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Lips Restaurant scores about where you'd expect for a Oakland Park restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Oct 18, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Men's room Manager replaced batteries **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Grease receptacle lid missing.

33-29-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom.

32-12-5

Apr 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains bluish liquid

41-17-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

Oct 4, 2023

Routine - Food

4 major violations.

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Intermediate - Hot water at Dish machine sdoes not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

27-24-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

53A-01-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for dishmachine

16-37-1

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-01-5

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Storeroom hand sink next to ice machine.

31A-10-4

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - vodka sauce (48F - Cooling); white sauce (47F - Cooling) not removed from cooler held over 6 hours - see stop sale.

03D-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - vodka sauce (48F - Cooling); white sauce (47F - Cooling) not removed from cooler held over 6 hours - see stop sale.

01B-02-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lips Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lips Restaurant on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Lips Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?

Lips Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Oakland Park average of 85.

Has Lips Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lips Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lips 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 Lips Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lips Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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