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PIER 14 TAPAS AND COCKTAILS

18 E COMMERCIAL BLVD 14C · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 5, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3494232
Visit number3
Inspection Visit ID10753079
DBPR license1623430

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Cook line reach in cooler; raw shrimp over ready to eat heavy cream. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator placed tag with batch at cook line reach in drawer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Cookline -Ware washing station Used as storage for bucket operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

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**

Warning
#9Intermediate35A-01-4

Intermediate – Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. -Exterior Dining area; approximately 3 dogs **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#10Intermediate35A-13-4

Intermediate – Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. -3 dog observed in exterior dining area. **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint

Basic 4

#1Basic06-09-1

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. -Walk in cooler -Cookline Operator removed from packaging **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Above left side cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic16-46-4

Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -Walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Cookline **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:23 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.