Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale

1499 Se 17 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

American

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

May 12, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form and operator printed during inspection. Operator reviewed with employees and employees signed forms. **Corrected On-Site**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed two unlabeled spray bottles containing unknown solutions stored at front counter.

41-17-4

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

Oct 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink next to mop sink.

31B-05-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from wire rack right above flip top cooler. Operator removed and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between prep table and flip top table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

May 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pico de gallo 51F, cheese 47F, cut lettuce 53F, cut tomatoes 55F, coleslaw 51F in flip top 3 door cooler and commercial cooked chicken 54F, portion cube cut chicken 56F, grilled onion 48F, eggplant 48F in flip top one door reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Nov 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee started to put on gloves without first washing hands. Reviewed hand wash procedures...employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with cleaning utensils in hand sink by 3 compartment sink. Employee removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Primo Hoagies of Fort Lauderdale is inspected around two times per year on average.

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