The Chimney House
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
100
Score
The Chimney House appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so The Chimney House is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw eggs were stored over mashed potatoes. The eggs were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Owner paid during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar, the hand wash sink was used to refill water pitchers.
31A-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On the triple sink, shrimp, corvina, squid and guacamole were thawing submerged in standing water. The chef placed in running water to thaw properly. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the kitchen, a bucket of rice was stored on the floor. The bucket was moved off of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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. On the triple sink, filets of corvina thawing in the ROP package. The chef removed the fish from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
58
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to the dish machine, a spray bottle containing a clear liquid was not labeled. The employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of soil in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At the bar ice machine.
22-20-5
86
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line flip top cooler, raw scallops and fish were stored behind cooked seafood and cooked sweet potatoes. Chef moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Mar 3, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license since 12/01/2022. License paid online at time of inspection. Operator provided copy of current license expires on December 1, 2023. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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. Emailed procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Shutter nails exposed on wall in patio/ porch. Operated stated exposed nails will be covered by the end of day.
36-04-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labelled salt container in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
43
Aug 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth at 200ppm chlorine, operator remade to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment using bleach but does not have chlorine test kit. Establishment has quaternary test strips only.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn or in disrepair in ceviche station reach in cooler next to stove in cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in prep station. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Oil container on floor by exit door
08B-47-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Chimney House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Chimney House on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Chimney House?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Chimney House.
How does The Chimney House compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The Chimney House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The Chimney House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Chimney House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Chimney House 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 The Chimney House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Chimney House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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