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C-5 WARMING KITCHEN

C-5 WARMING KITCHEN located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 3 weeks ago · 5 reports on file

Bayshore Drive
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/17/2026· 3w ago

Visit ID: 10926851

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In the front cook line flip top cooler, a cut avocado with the sticker still attached. The stickers on the avocados were removed and the avocados were washed. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High 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. In the cook line grill station cooler, raw hamburger (74F - Cold Holding). The hamburger has been stored in the cooler overnight and not prepped or portioned today. The hamburger was discarded. See stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line grill station cooler, raw hamburger (74F - Cold Holding). The hamburger has been stored in the cooler overnight and not prepped or portioned today. The hamburger was discarded. See stop sale.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer wipes stored in the low boy cooler on the cook line with other food. The wipes were removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On the cook line. Paper towels were provided Corrected On-Site

4/3/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10812241

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Salad prep area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-03: Observed same. **Time Extended**

4/2/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8897985

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 basic

  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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. Cookline - flip top - hot dogs (52-53F); raw chicken (63F). Per operator all items placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours ago. Observed drawers not closed tightly. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed all items on ice bath to quick chill. Salad station - flip top - hummus (55-57F); lobster salad (55-57F); feta cheese (55-57F). Per operator all items placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. Operator placed all items on ice bath to quick chill. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Salad prep area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer around fan - tall slim Cookline unit. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad Prep area flip top. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - hot dogs (52-53F); raw chicken (63F). Per operator all items placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours ago. Observed drawers not closed tightly. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed all items on ice bath to quick chill. Salad station - flip top - hummus (55-57F); lobster salad (55-57F); feta cheese (55-57F). Per operator all items placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed water accumulated in bottom of unit. Operator placed all items on ice bath to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

9/27/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around both ice machines. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Observed same. **Time Extended**

9/24/2024· 1y 5mo ago

2 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around both ice machines. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - raw chicken (50-52F); raw beef (50-52F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. Items not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 500ppm). Operator diluted solution. Quat 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink water turned off - hand sink by banquet area dish machine. Warning