The Link Hotel

1055 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2024

Score

Medium Risk

The Link Hotel has been inspected five times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for The Link Hotel dates to Feb 9, 2024.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting The Link Hotel on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 9, 2024

Complaint Full

3 critical violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Certificate of Balcony Inspection expired. Operator emailed to District Office for stamp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

12-09-4

High Priority - License from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants expired. Operator paid for license during inspection. Conf #236052530. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

38-17-2

High Priority - No means of heat provided. Observed only 1 portable heater in office. Per operator, 20 heaters are being used in guest rooms. **Repeat Violation**

10-01-4

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Buffet counter - butter (65-67F); cream cheese (65-67F). Per operator items placed out appropriately an hour ago. Operator placed items in ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-12-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cookline and triple sink - under and around all equipment.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of cookline microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

22-08-4

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. General manager not yet at property to access computer to print certificate. PIC Jenaro E Diez **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed at callback inspection same. Manager at testing center to retake certification exam after failing first attempt. PIC Jenaro Diez **Time Extended** **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Jan 11, 2023

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Contamination Prevented During Preparation/Storage

FL-39

Variance/Specialized Process/HACCP Plan in Place

FL-20

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Dec 13, 2022

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live roaches present. 2 live roaches in dresser - room 106. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: High Priority - Live roaches present. 1 live roach in bathroom - room 106. **Time Extended**

24-09-4

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dead roaches present. Room 201 - 1 dead roach in dresser 1 dead behind nightstand. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: High Priority - Dead roaches present. Room 106 - 1 dead roach in behind dresser. **Time Extended**

24-20-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet leaking/constantly dripping. Bathtub in room 106. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Basic - Faucet leaking/constantly dripping. Bathtub in room 106. **Time Extended**

19-04-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathtub peeling in room 106. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-13: Basic - Bathtub peeling in room 106. **Repeat Violation** **Time Extended**

13-09-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Link Hotel last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Link Hotel on file is from Feb 9, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does The Link Hotel compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

The Link Hotel most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has The Link Hotel's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Link Hotel have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

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

Nearby Restaurants

Patio Bar and Pizza

901 Progresso Dr 114

Score: 70 — Medium Risk

Score: 45 — High Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Fort Lauderdale → American restaurants in Florida → American restaurants in Fort Lauderdale