Snappers on Sunrise
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Snappers on Sunrise, the earliest from 2022. On Mar 16, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
52
Sep 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored above onions. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed probe thermometer would only reach 40°F during calibration. **Warning**
05-06-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three (3) Food Handler certificates posted, all expired 4-16-2024. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed take out box's stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in bottom of cook line cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handle inside bulk rice container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed a bucket of clean utensils stored directly on the floor. **Warning**
24-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2023 license posted. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in walk in cooler or in True glass door cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Observed gaskets on cook line cook with buildup of food debris. **Warning**
23-03-4
47
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored above portioned ready to eat sauces, milk, cheese, in glass front cooler. Operator relocated eggs to bottom. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door, Observed at rear of kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by the dish area. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed take out sauces stored on the floor. Operator relocated to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on line cooler and reach in freezer.
14-11-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed all stored up. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
74
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
86
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Conch. Operator removed conch. **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects in hall leading to back door - on closed containers of bread crumbs. 6 small flying insects on the microwave and shelf next to cookline. 1 small flying insect on side of styrofoam to go container at cookline. 3 (dead) small flying insects on inside bottom of front counter glass cold holding unit - unit contains desserts and conch salad. Operator began exterminating flying insects during the inspection. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. All prep areas and ware washing areas with exposed rafters and A/C chases. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Conch salad. Provided consumer advisory to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front counter glass cooler. Operator removed standing water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - conch (54-57F) ambient cooling for 2 hours at 10:40am at 11:03am 54-57F; grouper (47-48F) ambient cooling for 2 hours at 10:40am at 11:03am 47-48F; raw shrimp (44-46F) ambient cooling for 2 hours at 10:40am at 11:03am 44-45F. O served all items in covered plastic containers. Advised operator to move all items to walk in freezer and leave uncovered to quick chill. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. Operator moved items to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. All prep areas and ware washing areas with exposed rafters and A/C chases. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By triple sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Front counter glass cooler and cookline glass cooler. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of ice machine. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in chicken flour. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Snappers on Sunrise last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Snappers on Sunrise on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Snappers on Sunrise?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Snappers on Sunrise.
How does Snappers on Sunrise compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Snappers on Sunrise most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Snappers on Sunrise's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Snappers on Sunrise have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Snappers on Sunrise 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 Snappers on Sunrise inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Snappers on Sunrise is inspected around three times per year on average.
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