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New Indian Harbor

1515 Se 17 St #A102, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Indian
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk

New Indian Harbor has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
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
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD-40 stored above Indian dessert mix, sugar, and salt on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown blue solution stored next to bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on ceiling vents throughout kitchen area.
36-34-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside bar ice machine, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry chicken (46F - Cooling) overnight inside walk in freezer. Food never reached 41F. Stop sale.
03D-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frying oil carton stored on floor at cookline. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 sanitizingat 0/ppm chlorine
22-41-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening container/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored oil/shortening container back on shelf. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked Eggplant mix/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5
78
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw shelled eggs stored on top case with unwashed tomatoes inside walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
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 line.,chlorine 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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 procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of potatoes on floor in dry storage area in kitchen. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bowls next to rice warmer in dining room. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in cook line. Operator moved towels to be washed **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was New Indian Harbor last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at New Indian Harbor on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at New Indian Harbor?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at New Indian Harbor.

How does New Indian Harbor compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

New Indian Harbor most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has New Indian Harbor's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Indian Harbor have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at New Indian Harbor 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 New Indian Harbor inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, New Indian Harbor is inspected around three times per year on average.

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