Players Lounge and Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2023, Players Lounge and Restaurant has eight inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no measuring device available”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Fort Lauderdale restaurant scores 80. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - countertop - ham (54-57F); cooked chicken (54-57F). Per operator items placed out 1.5 hours ago. Buffet line - cut melon (56-57F). Per operator items placed out 1.5 hours ago. Operator placed all items on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then changed gloves and handled to-go container/clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Buffet line - bread, muffins, fruit, guacamole. Reviewed proper sneeze protection. **Warning**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet line - sausage (120-125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding 1.5 hours. Operator placed all items on Time as a Public Health Control. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter - observed employee rinse utensil in hand sink. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
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**
53B-01-5
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Front counter - cases of to-go containers stored on floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
39
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food items - removing items from oven - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Walk in cooler - raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat broccoli. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soiled cloth rack. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4
64
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
86
May 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP onsite - cooked foods and raw meats. Walk in freezer - ROP cooked beef date marked May 16, ROP cooked pork date marked May 5, ROP cooked chicken date marked May 8. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator. **Warning**
02B-02-5
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
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**
53B-01-5
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP onsite - cooked foods and raw meats. Walk in freezer - ROP cooked beef date marked May 16, ROP cooked pork date marked May 5, ROP cooked chicken date marked May 8. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 BBQ grills outside - outdoor food prep and non-bulk cooking is not permitted. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle drinks stored on floor in storage room. **Warning**
08B-47-4
41
Nov 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Players Lounge and Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Players Lounge and Restaurant on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Players Lounge and Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “no measuring device available” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Players Lounge and Restaurant.
How does Players Lounge and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Players Lounge and Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Players Lounge and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Players Lounge and Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Players Lounge and Restaurant 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 Players Lounge and Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Players Lounge and Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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