Mezzanine Kitchen
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
100
Score
Mezzanine Kitchen has been inspected 12 times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: In use - Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use Main dish machine in Mezzanine kitchen. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). In use at time of inspection. Operator primed unit. Chlorine 0ppm. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No buffet at call back inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Cut melon and washed ready to eat apples on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper sneeze protection. **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-01: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line - cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No buffet at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No buffet at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: In use - Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use Main dish machine in Mezzanine kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
61
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
32
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing - over pasty reach in units. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing frozen clams and holding in freezer without an approved HACCP plan. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 89F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk flour and bulk sugar. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in units. **Warning**
36-36-4
78
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink.
33-06-4
95
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
86
Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. At dish level 153F. **Warning**
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left unit. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling by dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
61
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mezzanine Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mezzanine Kitchen on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
How does Mezzanine Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Mezzanine Kitchen most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Mezzanine Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mezzanine Kitchen have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mezzanine Kitchen 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 Mezzanine Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mezzanine Kitchen is inspected around four times per year on average.
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