Sterling Event Hall
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
30
Score
Public records show six inspections at Sterling Event Hall stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to five violations before.
“No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Oakland Park restaurants (averaging 85), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
7
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
7 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Make table cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Juice dispenser, wire whisk bartender holder for cut garish inside hand washing sink front line **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue at each toilet. Women's bathroom.
32-11-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom Women's bathroom **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom and cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on make table and reach in cooler and reach in freezer. Observed reach in freezer temperature 62F
14-11-5
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's bathroom and women's **Repeat Violation**
32-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Flip top cooler cutting board
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underneath three compartment sink
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Missing tiles by mop sink
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cook line **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up of grease on hood fans Observed can opener sleeve surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on make table and reach in cooler soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom of reach in cooler
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Flip top cooler on line and victory reach in cooler **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
30
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Juice dispenser, wire whisk bartender holder for cut garish inside hand washing sink front line **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips provided.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Men's Restroom Women's Restroom
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At cook line
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Front counter
41-17-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Men's Restroom
32-07-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest x2
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Flip top cooler
14-33-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler on line and victory reach in cooler
29-49-6
43
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Women bathroom paper towel dispenser batteries need replacement. Men's bathroom.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory 2 door reach in cooler Walk-in cooler
05-09-4
70
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1 2024
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's bathroom.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dispenser battery needs replacement.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Victory 2 door reach in.
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves rusted
14-17-4
50
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired December 1, 2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils in hand wash sink at front kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at kitchen area.
14-69-4
74
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sterling Event Hall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sterling Event Hall on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sterling Event Hall?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sterling Event Hall.
How does Sterling Event Hall compare to other restaurants in Oakland Park?
Sterling Event Hall most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Oakland Park average of 85.
Has Sterling Event Hall's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sterling Event Hall have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sterling Event Hall 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 Sterling Event Hall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sterling Event Hall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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