Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
45
Jul 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cook line ceiling tiles and Ac vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn gaskets on prep area flip top by grill. 2. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler by circulation fan. 3. Grab and go Mini cooler. 4. Grab and go reach in cooler .Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Water leaking from condensation fan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-26: 1. Torn gaskets on prep area flip top by grill - observed same. Time extended. 2. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler by circulation fan - no ice buildup. Complied. 3. Grab and go Mini cooler - observed same. Time extended. 4. Grab and go reach in cooler - no TCS items. Complied. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
21
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer 500ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer. 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. By reach in freezers, handwashing sink used to dump ice. Discussed with operator that handwashing sinks only for hand washing.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line, soap dispenser not producing product. Batteries dead on machine. Operator replaced battery **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By cook line and dry storage area, ceiling tiles soiled with dust.
36-34-5
67
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - main flip top - yogurt (50F); mashed potatoes (50F); cream (65F); sliced cheese (59F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Cookline - ice bath - liquid eggs (65F); carton egg whites (63F). Per operator items placed out approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Cookline - main flip top - yogurt (50F); mashed potatoes (50F); cream (65F); sliced cheese (59F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 142F). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quaternary 400ppm. **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucked stored in Cookline hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu - smoked salmon. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
52
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-11-4
90
May 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Craig Brown. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator - operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By walk in cooler. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar - crushed ice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink - Quaternary 0ppm). Operator adjusted solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Operator ROP fresh fish that is not frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Reviewed proper process with operator. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then picked up ready to eat bacon without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Cook washed and hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Operator ROP fresh fish that is not frozen prior to vacuum sealing. Reviewed proper process with operator. See stop sale.
03G-04-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina. Operator stated they will fully cook prior to serving in the future. Operator discarded item on site. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handsink by triple sink filled with utensils and food storage items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Calypso Ceviche Boat on Lunch/Dinner menus. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. 1 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Prep area hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Time as a Public Health Control Form to operator. Operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator ROP fresh fish. Reviewed the need for an approved HACCP plan. Operator decided to discontinue the process. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution - quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
19
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan?
Across the inspection record, “quaternary ammonium sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan.
How does Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan 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 Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sonesta Fort Lauderdale - Steel Pan is inspected around four times per year on average.
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