Little Mike's
Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025
64
Score
Across the available record, Little Mike's has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 15, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in North Lauderdale average 76, so Little Mike's trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed triple sink Quaternary sanitizer reading 0 ppm. Advised operator to set up triple sink and sanitize until the sanitizer dispenser is repaired. Operator set up triple sink reading 100 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen on stove - fresh garlic in oil (82F - Cold Holding). Per operator item was held out for less than four hours ago. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in kitchen preparing area ,bowl with no handle used to dispense salt. Operator removed during inspection. Advised operator to used scoop with handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed in dry storage area , bucket of flour on floor. Operator elevated during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed opposite cook line , single service to go containers on shelf not inverted. Operator inverted during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
64
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Bakers Rack- Cooked Pasta at 79F at 2:10 pm (heated cooling since 11:00 am). 2) Stovetop; Fresh Garlic Oil (85F) at 1:45 pm ( heated cooling from 11:00 am). See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. 1) Bakers Rack- Cooked Pasta at 79F at 2:10 pm (heated cooling since 11:00 am). See Stop Sale. 2) Stovetop; Fresh Garlic Oil (85F) at 1:45 pm ( heated cooling from 11:00 am). See Stop Sale.
03D-01-5
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. Two employees hired more than sixty days, no proof of training.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No plan available for pizzas being held under time control. Plan printed and completed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown pink substance in bottle next to triple sink. Employee labeled as soap. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
55
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
64
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced sausage (53F - Cold Holding) open flip top at pizza station. Per operator less than three hours. Operator closed flip top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve containers stored on storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
78
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Emailed bulletin to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on pizza station cutting board.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in the mop bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Mozzarella cheese at pizza station.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of frying oil stored on the floor in hallway opposite storage area.
08B-38-4
74
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle in powdered sugar. Observed plastic bowl in container of granulated sugar. Observed plastic cup with no handle in container of flour. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Little Mike's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Little Mike's on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Little Mike's?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Little Mike's.
How does Little Mike's compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Little Mike's most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Little Mike's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Little Mike's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Little Mike's 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 Little Mike's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Little Mike's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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