Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill

400 Sw 3 Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Seafood

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill has nine inspections in the public record. Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill was last inspected on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, this is about average. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lobster tails stored above stroganoff sauce inside avantco cooler next to cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (96F - Hot Holding)at steam table. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hrs. Operator put food in microwave and reheated to 177F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at server station ice bin. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach inside far left chest cooler at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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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. Observed dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts.

22-41-4

High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - marina sauce (132F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately an hour - operator turned up the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-15-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw coconut shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored above bags of fries and plantains. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and rubber spatula stored in 75F water at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer opposite cook line, container of raw coconut shrimp above container portioned vegetables. Manager inverted for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Randell reach in cooler, container of raw shell eggs above containers of raw fish. Manager moved eggs to bottom of adjacent cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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. Bulletin provided to be posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

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. Bulletin provided to manager. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine has mold like buildup on wall of ice bin. Manager cleaned area. **Corrected On-Site*

22-20-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unopened water bottle in reach in freezer opposite cook line. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill.

How does Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill 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 Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pirate Republic Bar Seafood & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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