Temple Street Eatery
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Temple Street Eatery stretching back to 2022. On Jan 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Temple Street Eatery's latest score of 70 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork over ready to eat hot dogs in reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked noodles in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing while preparing food
13-07-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep counter. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in sauce cooler
29-49-6
64
Sep 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - poke sauce with cream cheese (46-48F); cooked pork (49-50F); kimchi (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Front bar area - milk (45-47F); cream (45-56F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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 - left flip top - poke sauce with cream cheese (46-48F); cooked pork (49-50F); kimchi (50F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
70
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...pouched eggs directly top of the green mix eat reach in cooler , employee removed eggs . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....noodles 56F , bean sprouts 57F, ham 51F, cheese quesadillas 57F , hummus 45F, bean sprouts 53F, shrimp 45F, mushrooms 45F in flip top reach in cooler at cook line . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator time marked on food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor...onion, employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons, rice spoons at kitchen, at front line . Employee removed. **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Max Cold freezer - raw pork stored over cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Front counter display case - empanadas. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Control Form and operator filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
78
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Raw pork stored over onions in front counter reach in. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Breakfast area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 50ppm). Operator made new solution- quat 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Salmon poke. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
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 dry rice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary less than 50ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Temple Street Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Temple Street Eatery on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Temple Street Eatery?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Temple Street Eatery.
How does Temple Street Eatery compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Temple Street Eatery most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Temple Street Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Temple Street Eatery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Temple Street Eatery 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 Temple Street Eatery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Temple Street Eatery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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