FRESH FIRST

With 6 documented inspections, FRESH FIRST in FORT LAUDERDALE has achieved a 3.4/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1y 7mo ago · 6 reports on file

1637 SE 17 ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/18/2024· 1y 7mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/11/2024· 1y 8mo ago

2 high

  • 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink to wash, rinse, and sanitize dishware. Warning
  • 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator diluted and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8438284

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on dry storage shelf, above various food product. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk inside true reach in cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed and emailed big 6 poster to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

9/18/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8493895

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 03G-47-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Operator turned in application to dbpr; Awaiting response. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-18: **Time Extended**

9/7/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8417415

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int

  • 03G-47-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Operator turned in application to dbpr; Awaiting response. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed operator has taken certified food manager course; Exam scheduled for 09/15/2023. **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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: Observed same;Operator has class scheduled for staff on 09/15/2023. **Time Extended**

7/6/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8350706

Follow-up Inspection Required

4 int, 1 basic

  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at cook line. Operator corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 03G-47-1:Intermediate - Establishment sprouting seeds or beans without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment sprouting lentil beans and chickpeas without an approved variance. Emailed operator contact information for special process approval. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Repeat Violation
  • 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.
  • 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted. Printed consumer advisory for operator to post. **Corrective Action Taken**