Plunge Beach Hotel
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Plunge Beach Hotel has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about four violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Plunge Beach Hotel's latest score of 90 sits above the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Jun 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee picked up cup from floor tossed it out then grabbed a clean cup and continued serving customers coffee order without washing hand.
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Bar; 2 soda gun nozzles, operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection.
22-02-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust above expo line in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at food prep sink. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
86
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
39
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - sausage (104-105F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding less than 3 hours. Reviewed temperature control vs Time as a Public Health Control. Operator moved to grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes (48-49F); cooked ribs (45-46F); cooked steak (46-47F); raw chicken (46F); cooked grits (49-50F); cheese (49F); cream cheese (49-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes (48-49F); cooked ribs (45-46F); cooked steak (46-47F); raw chicken (46F); cooked grits (49-50F); cheese (49F); cream cheese (49-50F). Per operator all items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of plastic water bottles stored on floor by walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer by condensing fan. One fan not running. **Warning**
14-69-4
58
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo butter pats (65F). Reviewed Time as a Public Health Control and operator placed items on TPHC. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began working with ready to eat food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food without washing hands/changing gloves. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared within 12 hours of sale and/or juice contains additives. Menu states, "Fresh Juices - Orange, Cranberry, Lemonade, Apple, Pineapple. **Admin Complaint**
52-10-4
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink being used to dump milk. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cookline. Operator changed batteries. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-06-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Coffee area handles and gaskets visibly soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
30
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above fish dip and butter in sandwich table at cook line Operator reversed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (129F - Hot Holding); on the flat top at cook line; as per operator food out of temperature for one hour; Food moved on the stove to reheat to 165° F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor.- cases of French fries on the floor in walk-in freezer Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas in water at 119 F on the flat top; Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Plates not stored inverted or in a protected manner- on the dish rack by dishwasher Operator inverted during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line Operator fixed to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Plunge Beach Hotel last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Plunge Beach Hotel on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Plunge Beach Hotel?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Plunge Beach Hotel.
How does Plunge Beach Hotel compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?
Plunge Beach Hotel most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.
Has Plunge Beach Hotel's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Plunge Beach Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Plunge Beach Hotel 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 Plunge Beach Hotel inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Plunge Beach Hotel is inspected around three times per year on average.
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