Unique Sweets
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
74
Score
Unique Sweets has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “no soap provided at handwash sink” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit present.
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
86
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. In the restroom. Soap was provided during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In the reach in cooler next to cooking range.
05-09-4
86
Mar 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw ground beef. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
82
Jul 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-26: Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Jul 25, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked turkey legs in prep room reach in cooler. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - sweet potatoes (124-147F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding for less than 1 hour. Product that was out of temperature had double pan in steam table. Operator removed and placed back in oven to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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. One employee hired less than 60 days ago - employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Aux hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter hand sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
52
May 12, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation**
32-04-4
86
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Oct 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Unique Sweets last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Unique Sweets on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Unique Sweets?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Unique Sweets.
How does Unique Sweets compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Unique Sweets most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Unique Sweets' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Unique Sweets have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Unique Sweets 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 Unique Sweets inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Unique Sweets is inspected around four times per year on average.
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