The Brothers

1262 South State Rd 7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33317
Greek / Mediterranean
Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2024, The Brothers has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Oct 1, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed container with meat stored inside hand wash sink. Operator removed and stored properly. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Hotel and Restaurant license decal not displayed on mobile food dispensing vehicle. **Warning**
50-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed chicken thawing at room temperature at prep sink. **Warning**
06-01-5
61
Dec 10, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with various food items stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with napkin stored of floor.
25-05-4
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brothers last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brothers on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brothers?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Brothers.

How does The Brothers compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Brothers most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Brothers' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brothers have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Brothers means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.