The Hummus House
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited The Hummus House nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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FL-53
90
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside back door - vacuum breaker installed before the split. **Warning**
29-34-4
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 handout to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
70
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Some expired 10/2025 FRLA
53B-14-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs to be cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. On cook line by oven and fryer, walls soiled with food debris.
36-27-5
70
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Magnetic knife rack with clean knives - visibly soiled. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving in dry storage room.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored under microwave on Cookline shelf. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desserts - no packaged date.
02D-03-4
67
Feb 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 1 - #10 can diced tomatoes - dented. 3 - large cans pickles - rusted and dented. Quantity in foreign language. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Outside - by back door - Splitter needs Backflow preventers attached at each of the hoses.
29-34-4
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 handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable illnesses and provided Big 6 handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
47
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chick peas - hot holding for approximately 3 hours at 2:30pm (128-131F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately began to reheat product. At 2:45pm, 157F. Operator will continue to reheat to at least 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
86
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut cabbage (60°F-64°F - Cold Holding) being held on cook line for to go. Operator states items have been out for 1 hour and are used up within 4 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator and provided forms. Operator placed back in reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over hard boiled eggs in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at 1 door white in back storage area
14-69-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Hummus House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Hummus House on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Hummus House?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Hummus House.
How does The Hummus House compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The Hummus House most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The Hummus House's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Hummus House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Hummus 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 Hummus House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Hummus House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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