Plunge Beach Hotel

4660 El Mar Dr, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL 33308
American
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Plunge Beach Hotel nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

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

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Lauderdale-By-The-Se sits at 76, putting Plunge Beach Hotel on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Observed on hood filters above cook-line in the kitchen.
23-03-4
95
Oct 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
90
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris - Magnetic knife rack on cookline. 1 bar soda gun.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cookline - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar - operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
58
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at all coolers **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95

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, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” 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 86 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?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Plunge Beach Hotel have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.