J ALEXANDER`S
8550 W BROWARD BLVD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler – raw marinated ribeye stored over raw shrimp. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in flip top cooler – Mac and cheese (59F – Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Observed at cooling drawer at cook line – couscous (51F – Cold Holding); pulled chicken (61F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table near ice machine in preparation area – chicken pasta soup (117F – Hot Holding); tomato soup (112F – Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb near walk in freezer.
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board in kitchen – operator discharged at will Observed tan cutting board in expo area – operator discharged at will. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar- handwashing sink without paper towels.
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in 2 microwaves in cook line – microwave with rust inside.
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at cook line – container of pico de gallo not date marked, item prepared and portioned 48 hours prior to inspection.
Basic 3
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen, employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed at expo area – container of tea not covered.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Employee stored correctly.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 10, 2026 12:14 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 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.