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A1A HOSPITALITY LLC

Food safety records indicate A1A HOSPITALITY LLC in FORT LAUDERDALE has 12 inspections with a 2.4/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

837 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514682

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. By back ice machine. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - 1. Raw tuna stored over unwashed tomatoes in left Cookline flip top. 2. Raw pork stored over cooked shrimp in 2 door Everest at Cookline. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 134F). Advised operator to use triple sink sanitizing. Warning
  • 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee went outside, returned to kitchen and touched clean silverware. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands/changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - cheese (66F). Per operator items item out approximately 2 hours. Observed item on top of food pans in flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - mashed potatoes- holding 1 hour at 3pm (127-130F - Hot Holding). Operator immediately moved to microwave to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator updated menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 16-43-4:Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use Quaternary test strips expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13515545

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved prep kitchen and added a coffee bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514445

  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At least 5 small flying insects at triple sink - observed one land on clean plate. Operator removed plate to clean. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No small flying insects at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen by triple sink. Operator exterminated during inspection. At least 2 live under prep table on cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: No live roaches at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved prep kitchen and added a coffee bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10923439

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on all cookline equipment door handles and gaskets. Warning
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cafe counter area. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under chest freezer in back storage room. Under triple sink. Under all cookline equipment. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cafe front counter, downstairs main bar and hand sink next to triple sink. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand sink next to triple sink. Warning
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Cook washed hands with no soap. Employee replaced soap and properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At least 5 small flying insects at triple sink - observed one land on clean plate. Operator removed plate to clean. Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 5 live roaches under chest freezer in kitchen by triple sink. Operator exterminated during inspection. At least 2 live under prep table on cookline. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Soda gun holster line ends in main bar hand sink. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda guns/holsters - main bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cafe front counter. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment moved prep kitchen and added a coffee bar. Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cafe front counter and hand sink next to triple sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 29-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1st floor and third floor bar soda guns. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-15: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. Warning
  • 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1st floor and third floor bar soda guns. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Downstairs Bar and 2nd floor soda guns and holsters. Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. By ice machine - back storage area. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Luke Kelly. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 10/21/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Ronald Ruiz. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: PIC - Luke N Kelly. Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon BLT. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-20: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/20/2024

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Ronald Ruiz. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

Inspection Date: 6/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642562

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Both ice machines. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Both ice machines. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-05-4:High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. By cookline hand sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Storage area reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat wing sauce. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Bar soda guns and holsters. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator provided course test info. PIC - Ernesto Amaya. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon BLT. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 5/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8642290

  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Matthew Doyle Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. PIC - Ernesto Amaya. Admin Complaint
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-28: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8356597

  • 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chicken wings (55F - Cooling) sired in a covered deep plastic container in reach in refrigerator. Per chef held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chicken wings (55F - Cooling) sired in a covered deep plastic container in reach in refrigerator. Per chef held in cooler overnight. Warning
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed chicken wings (55F - Cooling) sired in a covered deep plastic container in reach in refrigerator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Chef clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge Matthew Doyle Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning