Top Round Ftl

35 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

American

Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Top Round Ftl six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 23, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

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

The most common issue across all inspections has been “no proof provided that food employees are informed”, showing up two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 23, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Aug 27, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 9 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Small flip top - raw chicken in upper section, cooked chicken, cauliflower and raw shrimp in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-13-5

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cooked touched raw chicken, then picked up to go container and proceeded to prepare ready to eat food without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and cook removed gloves, washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

12A-12-4

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Jessy Pierrelouis. **Warning**

53A-01-7

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/ **Warning**

53A-05-6

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. 4 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Right cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**

05-06-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Left cookline hand sink. Operator made repairs during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

29-11-4

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork bacon stored over cooked beef in walk in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook handled personal cell phone - did not wash hands before putting on gloves and preparing food. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-07-5

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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**

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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching commercially purchased fries. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-06-5

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad and gravy per operator prepared 5 days ago with no date marking. Operator properly date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added solution. Quat 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top Round Ftl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top Round Ftl on file is from Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Top Round Ftl?

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

How does Top Round Ftl compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Top Round Ftl most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Top Round Ftl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top Round Ftl have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Top Round Ftl 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 Top Round Ftl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Top Round Ftl is inspected around two times per year on average.

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