EVEN KEEL FISH SHACK
112 COMMERCIAL BLVD STE A · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08A-05-6High Priority – Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cream in cooler across from grill, operator swapped shelving. Raw fish over kale in cook line lowboy Reviewed proper storage procedures and operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
35A-05-4High Priority – Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach under small prep table across from ice machine near dish area. 1 live roach by CO2 tanks next to water dispenser in expo area across from kitchen. 3 live in corner on floor of inside bar next to raw bar cooler. Operator killed and removed all live roaches and began cleaning all areas during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5High Priority – Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Guacamole 46F prepped under 4 hours ago, moved to cooler to quick chill, second temp 20 min later 42F. Coleslaw 46F, moved to freezer to quick chill, second temp 20 minutes later 42F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 1
02B-01-5Intermediate – Observed: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing per operator made with raw shell eggs. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5Basic – Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
51-11-4Basic – Observed: Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured expo area. **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-36-4Basic – Observed: Ceiling tile missing. Above speed rack. **Warning** Priority: Basic
50-09-4Basic – Observed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** Priority: Basic
35A-03-4Basic – Observed: Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches under dry storage shelving in hall leading to exterior door at back of kitchen. 1 dead roach in corner to right of triple sink at back of kitchen. 1 dead roach in empty sanitizing bucket located in dish area. 3 dead under shelving in hallway closet leading to public restrooms across from kitchen separated by bathroom. Approximately a dozen in control device next to kegs in hall leading to public restrooms across from kitchen. Operator removed all roaches and cleaned the areas. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
35B-01-4Basic – Observed: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-12-5Basic – Observed: In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
10-20-4Basic – Observed: In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 9:10 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.