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A1A HOSPITALITY LLC

Food safety records indicate A1A HOSPITALITY LLC in FORT LAUDERDALE has 12 inspections with a 2.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/10/2025

Inspection #: 3663428

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