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THE FLORIDA ROOM

891 SW 34 ST · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33315

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 29, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3663572
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13514862
DBPR license1626344

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 Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar area-cut watermelon (51F – Cold Holding). Observed food on room temperature, per manager food held less than two hours, employee placed on ice bath for a quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 2

#4Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Basic 2

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left ice machine in service room employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 3 wet mops stored inside yellow bucket, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:58 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
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.