Livia Bar & Grill

500 N Andrews Ave, Ste 106, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

American

Last inspected: Jul 30, 2025

Score

High Risk

Livia Bar & Grill appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent visit was on Jul 30, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.

Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Livia Bar & Grill's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four drawer cooler cooked pasta (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items transferred from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food on ice to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen soiled with mold like substance

22-02-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between cooler and spice wrack in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled in kitchen

02D-01-5

Dec 13, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Chest freezer - raw fish stored over ready to eat turkey stock. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna crudo . Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-01-5

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic knife rack in kitchen.

23-03-4

Jun 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe tomato sauce (90-115F - Hot Holding). Operator reheated to above 165°F tomato sauce (171F - Reheating). **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Person in charge chef Brian did not have any way to test high temperature dishwasher with termo lables or high temperature dishwasher thermometer **Repeat Violation**

16-62-1

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observe at dry storage shelf.

14-06-4

Nov 16, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

5 major violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By back ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By back ice machine. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Livia Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Livia Bar & Grill on file is from Jul 30, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Livia Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Livia Bar & Grill.

How does Livia Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Livia Bar & Grill most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Livia Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Livia Bar & Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Livia Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Livia Bar & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Livia Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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