LOTUS
LOTUS located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.7/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
3020 N FEDERAL HWY STE 1
Florida, 32940
Brevard County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10930682
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
- 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer greater than 100ppm. Operator dilute solution until 100ppm was attained Corrected On-Site
- 12A-18-4:High Priority - Employee dried hands on apron after washing hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee handled cellphone then continued to prep food items Employee washed hands and replaced gloves Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store scouring pads Operator removed scouring pads Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/14/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8879920
Inspection Date: 9/4/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760246
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Chef eating on cook line Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onion on kitchen floor. Owner moved to shelf Corrected On-Site
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind 3Compartment sink
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet. Faucet at hand sink
Inspection Date: 3/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505968
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee used bowl to scoop rice
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp being thawed in standing water
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with warm water and soap Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contain clear liquid identified as sanitizer. Operator labeled spray bottle Operator labeled spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 9/21/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368604
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle water
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in 3Compartment sink