TOP HAT
415 NE 3RD STREET · 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 3
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar, cheese skewer (51F – Cold Holding). The skewers are intended for Bloody Mary's and stored at room temperature next to the ice bin. The skewers have been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours. The skewers were returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were hanging in the sheet pan with bread and clean pans. The bottles were moved **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Intermediate 1
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were not labeled. The chef labeled the bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On the cook line, in the cup of salt and pepper, a small ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, chicken thighs were stored on the floor. The item was moved up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In the cook line reach in cooler, cut avocados with the sticker still attached. The avocados were removed and the stickers were removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:41 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.