J MARKS
1245 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-49-4High Priority – Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher- final rinse (Temperature 120F). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quat 200ppm. Repair service arrived during inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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. Walk in #2 – cooked beef (46F); cooked wings (46F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed attached walk in freezer door not closing tightly. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – right to left – #4 – hummus (46F); fish dip (45F). Per operator item was placed in unit less than an hour ago. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to walk in #1 to quick chill. Walk in #2 – cooked beef (46F); cooked wings (46F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed attached walk in freezer door not closing tightly. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-06-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Walk in #1 – pico – ambient cooling 1 hour at 12:30pm (53-57F – Cooling) at 1:40pm 50-56F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Observed item in plastic covered container. Operator placed in smaller shallow container to expedite cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 4
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Hanging Knife rack in prep area. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Brunch menu – egg Benedict items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in #2 – cooked beef (46F); cooked wings (46F). Per operator items were held in unit overnight. Items not prepped or portioned today. Observed attached walk in freezer door not closing tightly. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer – on floor and around circulation fan. **Warning**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under ice machine. **Warning**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda bag in box section. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:57 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.