Taste Rooftop Lounge
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Taste Rooftop Lounge, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Taste Rooftop Lounge trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
52
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler, 5 pieces of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight. Operator discarded tuna
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, hummus (44F - Cold Holding). Operator stated held in cooler less than 1 hour.
03A-02-5
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. In reach in cooler, 5 pieces of tuna thawed in reduced oxygen package overnight. Operator discarded tuna See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
70
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Jun 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....empanadas 103 F at kitchen being held less than an hour . Chef time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna above cooked shrimp in reach in drawer . Chef properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...grilled chicken was grilled yesterday noon at reach in cooler . Chef date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored strainer in handwashing sink at bar , stored peanut butter in handwashing sink at prep kitchen. Employee removed those items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar . Chef provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...to go container used as a scooping flour, sugar . Chef discarded containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...flour at prep kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...stirring rod , shaker at bar .
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar .
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...flour, brown sugar, sugar . Employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. Dishwasher - bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Observed empty container of sanitizer. Operator added new solution and primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided procedures page to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Upstairs. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
67
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Mar 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken in prep area reach in. Raw beef stored over cooked artichoke in double door reach in. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher - main (Chlorine 0ppm). Dishwasher - upstairs bar (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink sanitizing. Quat 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different 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.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area - hand sink filled with boxes. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chlorine and quaternary chemical test kits provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Downstairs Prep area and upstairs bar. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taste Rooftop Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taste Rooftop Lounge on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taste Rooftop Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taste Rooftop Lounge.
How does Taste Rooftop Lounge compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Taste Rooftop Lounge most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Taste Rooftop Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Taste Rooftop Lounge 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 Taste Rooftop Lounge 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 Taste Rooftop Lounge inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taste Rooftop Lounge is inspected around three times per year on average.
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