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TOWER CLUB (THE)

1 FINANCIAL PLAZA · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33394-0005

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3447853
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8736880
DBPR license1607304

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina in ceviche. Non-exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked. Chef removed from menu and stated he would keep it off menu until proper product with certification is received. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – left flip top – cheese (47-48F); mozzarella (45-48F); butter (44-48F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – left flip top – cheese (47-48F); mozzarella (45-48F); butter (44-48F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate03C-89-4

Intermediate – Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment non-continuous cooking chicken. Forwarded procedures and application to operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate16-62-1

Intermediate – No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink at prep area near entrance to kitchen. Water 72F. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Main ice machine. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Left Cookline flip top and left Beverage Air in expo section. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Left bar soda gun. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 2:20 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.