Pillars at New River Sound (The)

111 N Birch Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Pillars at New River Sound (The) appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Across the inspection history, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Pillars at New River Sound (The) trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 broken raw shell eggs on slat with unbroken raw shell eggs. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-14-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline drawer gaskets. **Warning**

23-03-4

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Muscle tags not marked with last day served **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance

22-02-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tar tar on dinner menu not identified under consumer advisory **Repeat Violation**

02B-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen flip top cooler

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on kitchen flip top,cooler left door

14-11-5

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked bacon in True reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom gasket on walk in cooler in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Top shelf of cookline - containing clean dishes.

23-03-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in True reach in unit. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

01C-03-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with cook proper procedures, she washed hands and put gloves on. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days. **Warning**

01C-02-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pillars at New River Sound (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pillars at New River Sound (The) on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pillars at New River Sound (The)?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pillars at New River Sound (The).

How does Pillars at New River Sound (The) compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Pillars at New River Sound (The) most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Pillars at New River Sound (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pillars at New River Sound (The) have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pillars at New River Sound (The) 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 Pillars at New River Sound (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pillars at New River Sound (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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