The Food Republic

1910 E Sunrise Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Oct 31, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, The Food Republic has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 31, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The Food Republic's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 31, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not turned on at licensing inspection. Per operator new compressor is on order. **Warning**

14-74-7

Apr 18, 2025

Complaint Full

5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. At walk in cooler- container of medicine stored over raw shell eggs- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At cookline area- approximately 8 small flying insects landing on reach in cooler, cutting board and storage shelves above reach in cooler, At dry storage area near back door in kitchen - approximately 4 small flying insects - landing on dry storage shelves near containers of dry food. At bar area- approximately 10 small flying insects landing on wall and shelves with clean glasses.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk in cooler raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over raw ground beef- operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to hand,e clean dishes without changing their gloves or washing their hands- educated operator - employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler nears cookline- shredded cheese 54F- cold holding , butter 54F- cold holding, sliced cheese 54F- cold holding- food double panned- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed food inside cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At bar reach in cooler- gallon milk opened Sunday not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline area- in use avocado with sticker still attached- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-39-4

Oct 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw calamari and raw pork in low door cooler. Operator inverted **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (51F-64F- cold holding), sliced cheese (58F- cold holding) items were delivered less than 4 hours ago. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to cool down **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-21-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal sponge stored in handwash sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in back chest freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vent above cookline soiled with grease. Operator began cleaning **Corrective Action Taken**

23-03-4

Jun 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Cookline - Drawer unit - not working at licensing inspection. Walk in cooler - No TCS items - ambient temperature 49F. **Warning**

14-74-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Food Republic last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Food Republic on file is from Oct 31, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Food Republic?

Across the inspection record, “cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Food Republic.

How does The Food Republic compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Food Republic most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Food Republic's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Food Republic have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Food Republic means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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