EARLS KITCHEN + BAR
1002 E LAS OLAS BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-02-5High 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. Walk in cooler – cooked noodles (53-54F); cooked beef (49F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – cold bar – clam sauce (50-52F); truffle cream (50-52F); spicy tomato (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Corrective action taken. Walk in cooler – cooked noodles (53-54F); cooked beef (49F); raw chicken (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator immediately cooked chicken. Other items – see stop sale. **Warning**
03F-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan was not at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below or 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above when time control began. Cookline – cooked rice – placed out at 130F. Operator removed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 500ppm). Operator diluted solution. Quaternary 400ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
16-62-1Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided time as a public health control form to operator and reviewed. **Warning**
01C-03-4Intermediate – Oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**
02A-01-5Intermediate – Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted at hostess stand during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Upstairs bar and downstairs by ice machines. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on condensing fan. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 8, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 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.