Player's Sportsbar
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
45
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Player's Sportsbar, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 13, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around seven violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.
“No soap provided at handwash sink” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical North Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 76. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Oct 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bernadette Skozen **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear kitchen. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on avantco reach in freezer **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine sanitizer 10 Ppm at the bar **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At the bar **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior right,left back top top side **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour and salt containers. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed mahi 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired December 1 2023 **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall tiles missing below electrical panel **Warning**
36-24-5
47
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two #10 cans of nachos sauce dented on storage shelf.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener on cook line surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at rear of kitchen and bar . Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Observed in reach in cooler on cook line.Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Employee opened package **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Expired December 1 2023
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee back pack store on cans of cheese sauce in storage area. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 82F on stove . Employee moved to reheat water. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at the bar. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. Customer smoking at bar.
54-01-5
45
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed two small buckets stored on hand washing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test test.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink in rear of kitchen. Observed no paper towels at the hand washing sink next to the Avantco reach in freezer on cook line. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic degreaser substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour.
14-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cooked open packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 129F on flat top griddle . Coked turned up heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on counter next to slicer.
40-06-5
47
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Apr 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Observed at callback inspection same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: Observed at callback inspection same. Gap along left side of door. **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Player's Sportsbar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Player's Sportsbar on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Player's Sportsbar?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Player's Sportsbar.
How does Player's Sportsbar compare to other restaurants in North Lauderdale?
Player's Sportsbar most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the North Lauderdale average of 76.
Has Player's Sportsbar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Player's Sportsbar have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Player's Sportsbar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Player's Sportsbar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Player's Sportsbar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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