Wine Watch

837 N.E. 3Rd Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Other

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Wine Watch seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 10, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

Across the inspection history, “clam tags not marked with last date served” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Wine Watch on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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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 - left low boy unit - cooked butternut squash (44-45F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed damaged right side door on unit. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left low boy unit - cooked butternut squash (44-45F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed damaged right side door on unit. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - containers of meat stored on floor. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left low boy unit - cooked butternut squash (44-45F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed damaged right side door on unit.

14-74-7

May 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Per operator sold last night. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

01C-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Left cookline low boy - right door in disrepair.

14-11-5

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - under circulation fan.

14-69-4

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Feb 13, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. Operator properly marked. **Corrected On-Site**

01C-03-4

Jan 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wine Watch last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wine Watch on file is from Mar 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wine Watch?

Across the inspection record, “clam tags not marked with last date served” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wine Watch.

How does Wine Watch compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Wine Watch most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Wine Watch's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wine Watch 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 Wine Watch 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 Wine Watch inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wine Watch is inspected around two times per year on average.

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