Pama Tavern
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Pama Tavern has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
64
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators thermometer - battery dead.
05-06-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around fan.
14-69-4
67
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare and scallop carpaccio on menu. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by freezer. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
74
Jun 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , manager provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
90
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut green onion in reach in cooler , Presley in walk in cooler . Employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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....00 ppm due to line not connecting with sanitizer solution. Manager set up 3 compartment sink **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...both handwashing sink at bar and dishwashing area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at kitchen, employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
52
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Sarah Saladeen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Operator unable to provide Manager Certification **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-27: Operator unable to provide food handler certifications **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC Sarah Saladeen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-30: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pama Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pama Tavern on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pama Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pama Tavern.
How does Pama Tavern compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Pama Tavern most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Pama Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pama Tavern have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pama Tavern 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 Pama Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pama Tavern is inspected around three times per year on average.
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