Parrot (The)
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
90
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Parrot (The), the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 13, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the kitchen, a bucket of chips was stored on the floor. The bucket was moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both restrooms
31B-04-4
90
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and began handling clean utencils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - raw beef stored over ready to eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - right flip top - cut lettuce (53-55F); cut cabbage (53-55F); cooked wings (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cheese. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Joe O'Donnell **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on Cookline cutting board. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
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. Walk in cooler. Per operator fish was placed in unit this morning. Operator removed from packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
45
Mar 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Left flip top cooler; sliced cheese (42-46F - Cold Holding).per operator item in unit less than four hours. Item overfilled in container. Operator placed item in freezer to quick chill. Item not prepared or portioned today
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of carrots stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in left flip top cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with grease behind cookline
36-27-5
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer - Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary and chlorine.
16-37-1
78
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around fan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
95
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Cookline - left flip top - cooked rice/beans (52-54F); cheese (55-60F). Per operator, cooked rice/peas and cheese were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cooked rice/beans (52-54F); cheese (55-60F); raw chicken (45-50F). Per operator, cooked rice/peas and cheese were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Raw chicken placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago from walk in cooler. Operator moved some items to walk in to quick chill. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored over cheese in cookline freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around fan. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left cookline flip top. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
21-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
43
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment license expired 12/1/22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice made yesterday not date marked. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle at bar. Marked by manger. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Cleaned cups by Hand Wash Sink. Moved by manager **Corrected On-Site**
24-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of cooler.
29-49-6
52
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook filled hand soap container on cookline and then proceeded to cook chicken on the grill without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and cook washed hands/put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. To-go T-shirt bags filled with ice in contact with raw fish in cookline flip tops. Advised operator to use proper food grade bags. Operator immediately replaced ice bags with food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**
14-15-4
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 - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in cole slaw. Operator replaced with scoop that has a handle. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in front of dish machine. Operator disposed of and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Parrot (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Parrot (The) on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Parrot (The)?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Parrot (The).
How does Parrot (The) compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Parrot (The) most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Parrot (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Parrot (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Parrot (The) 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 Parrot (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Parrot (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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