Tower Club (The)
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Tower Club (The) has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited five times.
Tower Club (The)'s latest score of 61 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw ground meat stored over cooked beef. The items were corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On the cook line under and around the floor tiles **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair. Throughout kitchen, tiles peeling up.
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. In dry storage, two buckets of fryer oil were stored on the floor. The items were moved up. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bins of sugar and panko, the scoops handle was buried in the food. The scoops were corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On the cook line, a bottle of oil was not labeled. The chef had the bottle labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Oct 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Server dropped off soiled bowl at dish area, then picked up clean utensils to put away. Reviewed proper hand washing and server washed hands. **Admin Complaint**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: 2 employees without Food HandlerCFM - provided operator Food Reporting Agreements and reviewed. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Florida Restaurant and Lodging. Missing for some employees. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer date- containers of meat and sauces stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. Operator removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
64
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - grill - butter (80-81F - Hot Holding). Per operator item holding approximately 2 hours. Operator placed on time as a public health control. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - Swiss cheese (44-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in shallow pan. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing corned beef and freezing. Package in walk in freezer date marked 4-16. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - Swiss cheese (44-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in shallow pan. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Liz Bard 3-15-2019, ServSafe. PIC - Lauren Macari **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing corned beef and freezing. Package in walk in freezer date marked 4-16. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
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. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. Operator removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach in - prep area - Container of raw pre-shucked mussels does not have a proper label **Warning**
01C-06-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer date- containers of meat and sauces stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under rubber floor covering on Cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
26
May 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing raw fish, raw chicken and raw beef - holding greater than 48 hours. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Raw chicken vacuum packed on site in freezer date marked 3-23, establishment does not have an approved HACCP plan. **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - containers of sauces stored on floor under shelving. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
08B-47-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline - Under rubber matting in front of grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-22-4
74
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Chest freezer - 3 packages of tuna 35F still in vacuum, per operator thawed last night and held in refrigerator - this morning placed in chest freezer to refreeze. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes and then prepared a beverage - poured a customer a glass of water - without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and server washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. Corvina in chest freezer - per operator received this morning and vacuum packed on site 2 hours ago. Reviewed proper procedures and operator immediately removed from vacuum. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manuel Acin 3-3-2020 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing raw fish, raw chicken and raw beef - holding greater than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Oyster tag not marked with last date served. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01C-03-4
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
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Prep hand sink at entrance to kitchen - water 71F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
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. Chest freezer - 3 packages of tuna 35F still in vacuum, per operator thawed last night and held in refrigerator - this morning placed in chest freezer to refreeze. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cookline - Under rubber matting in front of grill. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - containers of sauces stored on floor under shelving. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Walk in cooler- scoop handle in lobster salad. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-06-5
30
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at prep area near entrance to kitchen. Water 72F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Left bar soda gun. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Observed same. **Time Extended**
29-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top and left Beverage Air in expo section. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Standing water in bottom of Left Cookline flip top cooler. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
37
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
41
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood stored over ready to eat cooked pasta in walk in cooler. All items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs in prep area flip top date marked 2-1-2024. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Hard boiled eggs in prep area flip top date marked 2-1-2024. See stop sale. 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. 5 ea - ROP 5-6oz packs in lower section of prep area flip top. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
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. 5 ea - ROP 5-6oz packs in lower section of prep area flip top. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on left cookline drawer unit gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in cooler - Containers of raw potatoes and raw onions stored on floor. Walk in freezer - food items and sauces stored on floor under shelving.
08B-38-4
55
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon in same container as sliced deli meats. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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-03-7
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
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
52
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over cooked potatoes in cookline flip top. Reviewed proper refrigerator storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with operator - employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna on lunch and dinner menus. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 4 door fish storage cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Right side cookline flip top. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left side cookline flip top. **Warning**
29-49-6
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tower Club (The) last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tower Club (The) on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tower Club (The)?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Tower Club (The).
How does Tower Club (The) compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Tower Club (The) most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Tower Club (The)'s inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tower Club (The) have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Tower Club (The) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Tower Club (The) inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tower Club (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.
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