Stella's

603 Ne 13Th Street, Suite B, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Stella's stretching back to 2023. On Mar 18, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Stella's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 15, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 13, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 4 major violations.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Mar 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Triple door reach in - Milk - per operator opened 4 days ago. Advised operator to properly date mark.

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack above triple sink visibly soiled.

22-02-4

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 13, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

May 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 82F. **Warning**

27-16-5

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water 82F. **Warning**

27-06-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing door. **Warning**

32-04-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**

32-12-5

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Water leaking from floor drain. **Warning**

29-08-4

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Stella's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Stella's on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Stella's compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Stella's most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Stella's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stella's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Stella's 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 Stella's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Stella's is inspected around two times per year on average.

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