BETTY'S REST & BBQ
601 NW 22 RD, FORT LAUDERDALE 33311-7756
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing a/c intake cover in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles missing under 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/12/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing one (1) air intake covering and three (3) a/c vent covers, in prep area. Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small prep area cutting boards with deep grooves.
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine at dish machine. Repeat Violation
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing under 3 compartment sink area and cook line area.
- 14-73-4:Basic - No container installed for catching grease from hood drip tray. Observed 2 currently missing.
- 32-23-4:Basic - Toilet/urinal not flushing/functioning properly. Observed in employee restroom.
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 5/31/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Missing air return vent in prep kitchen Repeat Violation
- 36-63-4:Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils. Observed missing catch pan on hood system.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall behind cook line soiled with accumulated grease.
- 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.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards deeply grooved and stained.
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork chops, fish, chicken wings, Al more than 24 hours with no date marks. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/31/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/8/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep room. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: operator paid on line during inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/8/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/6/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in prep room. Repeat Violation Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Snapper thawing with labeling "remove before thawing'. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation Warning
- 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed 0 ppm chlorine. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in tile wall mens room. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw shell eggs stored above lemons. Operator reversed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep room hand washing sink. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed potato salad, shrimp, pork chops, chicken wings, all more than 24 hours, no date marks. Operator placed date marks on all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water mens room hand washing sink. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/6/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 1/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-17: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/17/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed extensive grease buildup on exhaust hood filters. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 22-49-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-18: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
6
Basic
6
Total
16
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vents missing in prep kitchen area. Warning
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed build up of food debris in multiple corners of the kitchen floor. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed extensive grease buildup on exhaust hood filters. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at all shelving in kitchen. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0 ppm at dish machine. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed prep cooks reminding off gloved hands in 3 compartment sink. Warning
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 3 door cooler at cook line holding at 44F. Meatloaf 44F. Operator moved all product to working cooler and called for service. Repeat Violation Warning
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed multiple containers of product in coolers more than 24 hours, with no date marks. Repeat Violation Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and Mens room. Repeat Violation 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
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in Mens room Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink located in mens and ladies rooms. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2023 revealed 16 total violations (4 high priority, 6 intermediate, 6 basic).