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MEZZANINE KITCHEN

Food safety records indicate MEZZANINE KITCHEN in FORT LAUDERDALE has 9 inspections with a 3.0/5 overall rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

299 North Federal Highway
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13532851

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: In use - Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use Main dish machine in Mezzanine kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No buffet at call back inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line - cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-07: No buffet at call back inspection. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873137

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided to operator and operator posted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Dish Employee handled soiled utensils and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Dishwasher - buffet kitchen (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. 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. Dishwasher- main (Temperature 143F). Advised operator to set up triple sink sanitizing until unit is properly sanitizing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08B-01-4:High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Cereal and cut melon on buffet line without sneeze guards. Reviewed proper food protection in buffet line. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breakfast buffet line - cut melon (64-65F). Per operator item on the line approximately 3 hours. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed on Time as a Public Health Control. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures to operator. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Buffet prep room hand sink blocked by mop bucket and cleaning supplies. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Buffet prep room. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10795675

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing - over pasty reach in units. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-21: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10754281

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing - over pasty reach in units. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12A-16-4:High Priority - 2 Employees entered prep kitchen and began working with ready to eat food, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site 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. Dishwasher (Temperature 146F). Advised operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 3rd floor prep kitchen. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 3/10/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10753929

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in units. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8789349

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over pastry reach in units. Warning
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk flour and bulk sugar. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - utensils in water 89F. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03G-50-1:Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator vacuum packing frozen clams and holding in freezer without an approved HACCP plan. Warning

Inspection Date: 4/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599915

  • 33-06-4:Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink.

Inspection Date: 2/28/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8599526

  • 50-17-3:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-28: Observed same. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 1/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8342062

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left unit. Warning
  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling by dish machine. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. At dish level 153F. Warning