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TOWER CLUB (THE)

1 FINANCIAL PLAZA · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 15, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3613719
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID13493937
DBPR license1607304

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#3High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Server dropped off soiled bowl at dish area, then picked up clean utensils to put away. Reviewed proper hand washing and server washed hands. **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteWarningAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: 2 employees without Food HandlerCFM – provided operator Food Reporting Agreements and reviewed. **Time Extended**

Warning
#5Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Florida Restaurant and Lodging. Missing for some employees. **Time Extended**

Admin Complaint

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-47-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer date- containers of meat and sauces stored on floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top. Operator removed water during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-10-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:22 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.