THE FLORIDIAN
1492 E LAS OLAS BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects or other pests. Special Event Bar- Approximately 3 live larvae and approximately 2 live small flying insects on soda gun and in holster. Operator immediately exterminated insects, cleaned and sanitized soda gun and holster. Per operator bar not regularly used. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -1st walk in cooler; raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat ribs and meat loaf on speed rack. Operator stored items properly. – FLIP TOP RIGHT; Pooled raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cottage cheese, operator stored items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -FLIP TOP RIGHT;;; cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding); conch (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3hours, No items prepped or portioned today. operator placed items in walk in to quick chill. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP;; cooked spinach (62F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (62F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F – Cold Holding); Diced ham (65F); feta (62F – Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3 hours, No items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
Intermediate 3
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employees. Employees restroom; Per operator pipe broke this morning, repairman has been contacted. Employees will use customer restrooms. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in back prep room, operator replaced. **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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Dish washing machine and triple sink removed from dish room next to front counter as per plans. **Warning**
Basic 8
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. – Bag in box storage room: tanks not secure, operator secured. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -FLIP TOP RIGHT;;; cooked pork (45F – Cold Holding); conch (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (48F – Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3hours, No items prepped or portioned today. operator placed items in walk in to quick chill. -COOK LINE LEFT FLIP TOP;; cooked spinach (62F – Cold Holding); cooked sausage (62F – Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (62F – Cold Holding); Diced ham (65F); feta (62F – Cold Holding) Observed torn/ worn gaskets on equipment lower doors, Items in unit approximately 3 hours, No items prepped or portioned today, operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Dish washing area; Employee bottle of water stored on clean dish shelving Potato Steamer; Employee Bags stored on shelf above potato steamer, operator removed and properly stored. – FLIP TOP RIGHT; Cellphone on top shelf next to single serve items, operator removed and properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Dry storage area 2 bulk containers of spices Stored on floor, Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease or dust. COOKLINE hood filters. **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Reach in freezer; employee drinks stored in container of food. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. COOKLINE hand sink water leaking under sink. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:43 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.