Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
74
Score
Going back to 2022, Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill has 16 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up four times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill's 74 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Dec 23, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
43
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed container of cooked onions stored in between grills - onions (127F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee placed item on grill to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at low boy cooling drawers in kitchen - turkey burger (47F - Cold Holding); seasoned chicken (46F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items not portioned or prepared today. Operator place items in ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in front of aquarium.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple personal drinks stored next to clean plates and utensils at servers station. Employee stored items correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at female restroom.
31B-04-4
64
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at restrooms in whiskey bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Same **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both unisex restrooms in whiskey bar area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-06: Same **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at Reach in freezer next to fryer - raw shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored above sweet potatoes fries. Additionally raw salmon (not commercially packaged) stored over whiskey squared ice. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed by walk in cooler - 6 live roaches crawling on storage rack and syrup boxes.
35A-05-4
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. Observed at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooling drawer at main grill - chicken breast (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at restrooms in whiskey bar area.
32-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both unisex restrooms in whiskey bar area.
31B-04-4
50
Apr 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed: - Approximately 15 flying insects landing on drain board in private bar. - Approximately 6 flying insects flying around bar area in main bar. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Observed potatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, walk-in cooler door was left opened for a couple of hours to facilitate deliveries. Cooler doors closed to allow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pasta cooked over 24 hours not date marked in low boy across from cook line.
02C-02-5
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. Form sent to operator to be discuss with and signed by employee. Employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: -Ice build on behind fan in walk-in freezer. -Ice build up on fan in walk-in cooler.
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution other than chlorine, quaternary ammonia or iodine, not at proper minimum strength, not used according to label instructions. Observed sink and surface 848ppm. Corrected to 700ppm.
21-45-1
47
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pico (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items were held in ice with only the bottom of pan touching ice resulting in the top being out of temperature. Items were out of temp for approximately 15mins. Employee placed items in cooler to rapid cool, second temperature 43F. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile above dishwashing area in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - Prep area Observed opened bottle of water stored next to wiping cloth and slicer. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in front of walk-in cooler. Employee dried area. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table across from dishwashing area. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - Walk-in freezer Observed contained of beans stored in freezer uncovered. Manager covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - Cook line observed wiping cloth sanitizer at 0ppm.employee discarded. Second reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed beer co 2 tank not secure. Operator secured tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint on.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed on front line flip top tong handles in contact with Cole slaw. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Sep 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #1: at sushi station reach-in, observed raw fish stored above RTE sauces. Operator reversed. #2: In beer cooler, observed raw fish stored above RTE sauces. Operator reversed. Provide operator with safe storage flyer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No sink and surface cleaner chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator called eco lab and requested test strips.
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sushi scoop in 73°F water. Advised operator to get small rice cooker and keep water at 135°F. **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety cornmeal not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill.
How does Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill 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 Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quarterdeck Seafood Bar&Grill is inspected around five times per year on average.
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