BATCH NEW SOUTHERN KITCHEN AND TAP FORT LAUDERDALE
525 N FEDERAL HWY STE 500 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-29-4High 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**
03A-02-5High 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**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – 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**
22-31-4Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed at can opener **Warning**
Basic 4
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed at bar area. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Observed on screen mounts above cook line **Warning**
21-10-4Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line, educated operator on proper procedures. Operator set up sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:49 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.