Lunchroom
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Lunchroom, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and around prep area reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
95
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. -Reach in cooler gaskets at cookline and front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee food stored on espresso machine, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
90
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine 0PPM chlorine Operator primed machine 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish area, spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At front counter, soufflé cups used to dispense oats and chia seeds. Operator remove d cups **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Nov 18, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 10 rodent droppings on shelf of exterior storage area - storage area outside of kitchen - has ice machine, contains bottled drinks and dry goods. Operator immediately cleaned and sanitized the area. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - low boy - salad - cut tomatoes (47-48F). Per operator salads in unit for 3 days - not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - low boy - milk (49-50F); cream (49-50F); salad - cut tomatoes (47-48F). Per operator salads in unit for 3 days - not prepped or portioned today. Cream and milk placed in unit less than 2 hours ago. Operator voluntarily discarded milk and cream. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. **Warning**
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles by triple sink. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go - Cookies and brownies at front counter. **Warning**
02D-03-4
45
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine 0ppm. Manager determined sanitizer source bucket was empty. Sanitizer replaced and retested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salsa (41-54F - Cold Holding) on ice at expo station. Ice level shallow. Salsa on ice less than 3 hours per Manager and container moved to inside cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing under triple sink.
36-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic trays on dry storage shelves in kitchen and plastic lids at beverage station. Items inverted and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups in Parmesan cheeses in kitchen. Scoops removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lunchroom last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lunchroom on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lunchroom?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lunchroom.
How does Lunchroom compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Lunchroom most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Lunchroom's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lunchroom have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lunchroom 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 Lunchroom inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lunchroom is inspected around three times per year on average.
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