J. ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT
2415 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33305
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/19/2025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk containers of wild rice, seasoned flour, sugar, etc. operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed in both the desert station and behind the bar. Operator corrected with double stack. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Inspection Date: 12/2/2024
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitation bucket stored directly on kitchen floor. Operator replaced and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no measurement device provided.
Inspection Date: 2/9/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8587403
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/10/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440852
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at bar glass freezer, mold like buildup on door handle.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee cup on cook line counter. Operator relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed dust buildup on hood filters at bakery station.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at expo station, ice scoop and pastry knife stored in standing, room temperature (78°F) water. Oper leaned, sanitized, and stored dry. Corrected On-Site
- 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/ observed multiple food manager certification expired. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at the bar, soda gun holster with mold like buildup, clogged drain line, standing water. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed dirty silverware in sink. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishroom. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishroom. Operator supplied. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/10/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382455
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored in location exposed to splash. Bar - square drink ice with miscellaneous pieces of frozen liquid on top of ice. Advised operator to properly cover future product. See stop sale.
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler - spinach/cheese - cooling for 1/2 hour at 2:15pm (90-145F - Cooling) at 3:15pm 80-130F. Improper cooling at this rate. Observed item in large plastic container. Operator placed item in smaller pans to reduce quantity of product to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Uncovered food stored in location exposed to splash. Bar - square drink ice with miscellaneous pieces of frozen liquid on top of ice. See stop sale.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Left bar soda gun. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site