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BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND TAP FORT LAUDERDALE

525 N FEDERAL HWY STE 500 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 27, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3592104
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10871179
DBPR license1625431

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority12A-29-4

High Priority – Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch soiled garbage can with gloved hands then proceed to handle plate without removing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed gloves and washed hands after. Discussed with employee **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line flip top cooler #3 from right cooked ribs (54F – Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler for 1.5 hours, operator removed from cooler and placed in walk in cooler retook temperature at 47F; cooked chicken wings (51F – Cold Holding).Items over stocked for 1.5 hours, operator move a portion to the low end of cooler. Retook temperature 39F. On cook line in flip top cooler cooler #1 from right quinoa (48F – Cold Holding) held in a small pan inside of a larger pan held in unit for 1.5 hours, operator moved item to lower end of cooler 42F upon retaking temperature. ; hard boiled eggs (50F – Cold Holding) Items over stocked, for 1.5 hours, operator placed in freezer to bring temperature down. 42F after items brought to temperature. Items not prepared or portioned today **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cook line hand wash sink blocked by garbage can. Operator relocated garbage can **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at can opener **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed on screen mounts above cook line **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic21-10-4

Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line, educated operator on proper procedures. Operator set up sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Ready to eat ice cubes in walk in freezer uncovered. Educated operator on storage procedure, operator covered items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:49 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
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.