PIER 14 TAPAS AND COCKTAILS
18 E COMMERCIAL BLVD 14C · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
25 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High Priority – 1. Cookline low boy – Raw smoked salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat liquid eggs. 2. Prep area grill drawers – Raw mussels stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked ribs. 3.Cookline – grill drawers – Raw beef burgers stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat bread. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Cookline Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline – left flip top – raw chicken stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – middle flip top – cut tomatoes (47F); ham (57F); cooked spinach (52F). Per operator items placed out approximately 3 hours ago. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed items in individual pans and placed in hotel pan on top of items in upper section of flip top. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 hoses hooked to mop sink. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. **Warning**
12A-29-4High Priority – Waiter touched personal cell phone and then handled customer drinks without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 10
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by trash can. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu – poached egg items and smoked salmon items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink and bar hand sink. Operator replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-16-7Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. No plans on file. Bar area altered/expanded and frozen drink machines added. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **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. Provided advisory to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 unlabeled bottles at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 9
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tiles missing through kitchen. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Cookline chest freezer – rusted around door opening. **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in top of Cookline reach-in freezer.aaq **Warning**
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment – 1. Cookline – knives between visibly soiled knife holder and wall. 2. Colkline – knife stored between 2 flip tops. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. 4 tongs hanging at Cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar hand sink. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp and raw fish thawing in standing water. Reviewed proper procedures and operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Mid bar. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 10:00 PM.
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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.