SOUTHPORT RAW BAR
1536 SE CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316-2125
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
22 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 10
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three dented cans of crushed tomatoes stored on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. Stop sale. **Warning**
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Eco lab technician came and repaired machine; corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-7High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed live, small flying insects in kitchen: 1) approximately 15 landing on ceiling. 2) approximately 2 landing on wrapped bread stored on bread rack. 3) approximately 2 landing on bread rack shelf. 4) approximately 6 landing on wall behind dry storage rack. 5) approximately 8 on plate boxes, stored on shelf above dry storage rack. 6) approximately 2 landing on dish machine. -35 total **Warning**
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed box of uncooked chicken tenders, not commercially packaged, stored above box of beverage mix, not commercially packaged, inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw burger patties stored above raw oysters inside left flip top cooler at cook line. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-09-4High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wiping gloved hands on soiled dry wiping cloth at cook line. Advised employees to change gloves when soiled. **Warning**
01B-13-4High 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. Observed inside walk in cooler located next to kitchen entrance, raw mahi mahi stored inside packaging labeled remove upon thawing. Operator does not know how long fish have been thawed. Stop sale. **Warning**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed chili (128F – Reheating) since 8:30am, at 11:30am. Operator put food on stove to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (109F – Hot Holding) at cook line. Per employee, food held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised employee to reheat to 165F for hot holding or to utilize Time as a Public Health Control. **Warning**
41-15-5High Priority – Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at raw oyster bar. Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and emailed Big 6 poster to operator. **Warning**
Basic 11
35A-06-4Basic – Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed roach inside pest trap stored in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-06-4Basic – Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on floor inside kitchen, in front of triple sink. **Warning**
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed inside walk in cooler located next to kitchen entrance, raw mahi mahi stored inside packaging labeled remove upon thawing. Operator does not know how long fish have been thawed. Stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets stored on dry storage shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed cook wearing watch during food prep at cook line. Advised employee to remove jewelry on hands while preparing food. Employee removed watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed cases of mahi mahi, crab legs, and shrimp stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug trap stored next to baking powder tubs stored on shelf above hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed bag of employee bottled drinks stored inside right side reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn foil covering shelves inside kitchen. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed inside small chest freezer in dining room, chocolate ice cream uncovered. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen crawfish, conch salad, and lobster bisque thawing at room temperature on prep table in kitchen. Advised operator to thaw foods under cool running water or refrigeration. Operator put foods inside walk in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.