Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
50
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill stretching back to 2022. Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill was last inspected on Jan 23, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 1 live, small flying insect, landing, on clean plate on clean dish self at dish pit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized dish and area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. 2) Observed 1 live, small flying insects, not landing, at dish pit. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 1 live, small flying insect, landing, on clean plate on clean dish self at dish pit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized dish and area. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired food handler training for some food handler employees. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Time extended 59 days. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
67
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.
14-69-4
90
Jul 30, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
67
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of black olives stored on can shelf in kitchen. Operator removed.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at bar. Operator labeled. 2) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at dishwashing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed 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. Observed grouper stored in original packaging at cook line. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
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 stored on clean dishware at sushi station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishware not stored inverted on dry rack in kitchen. Operator inverted plates. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of orzo stored on the floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs thawing in cold standing water in kitchen prep sink. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator turned on cold water to properly thaw ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of roasted red peppers stored on dry storage rack in back area of kitchen. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Advised operator that measuring device for high temperature dish machine is required. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee jacket stored on dry storage rack in back of kitchen. Operator removed. 2) Observed employee purse and listerine stored next to clean dishes and above spices at sushi station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crevice of flip top cooler lid. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
61
Dec 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer/ other approve sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At Triple Sink (1130 Ppm- Sysco sink and surface ). Per label 700 eco lab on site adjusted dispenser to proper 700 Ppm . **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato juice can creased on top. Manager discarded see stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection confirmation #227435589 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Dishwashers purse on shelf next to clean dishes. Dishwasher removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold / frame that opens to the outside. Weather stripping on left side of door frame damage creating hole to the outside.
35B-01-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill.
How does Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill 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 Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Quarterdeck Seafood Bar & Neighborhood Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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