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PIRATE REPUBLIC BAR SEAFOOD & GRILL

PIRATE REPUBLIC BAR SEAFOOD & GRILL has 7 health inspections on file for its FORT LAUDERDALE location, with an overall rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

400 SW 3 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13492881

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10910547

  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw oysters inside two door cooler in kitchen. Operator removed eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Observed cream sauce (52F - Cold Holding); individual butter (53F - Cold Holding); raw oysters (51F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream sauce (52F - Cold Holding); individual butter (53F - Cold Holding); raw oysters (51F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding); mashed potatoes (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); feta cheese crumbles (52F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (53F - Cold Holding) stored inside walk in cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. Warning
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter (128F - Hot Holding) at steam well, in kitchen. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator put butter on stove to reheat to 165F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris inside kitchen. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown clear solution stored at bar. Bartender labeled spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside ice bin at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach inside far left chest cooler at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at server station ice bin. 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 lobster tails stored above stroganoff sauce inside avantco cooler next to cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed white rice (96F - Hot Holding)at steam table. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hrs. Operator put food in microwave and reheated to 177F for hot holding. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/20/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 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 machine at 00ppm after several attempts.
  • 03B-15-5:High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - marina sauce (132F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately an hour - operator turned up the temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw coconut shrimp (not commercially packaged) stored above bags of fries and plantains. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/27/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476078

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and rubber spatula stored in 75F water at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363977

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator contacted technician to service machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of ice stored on floor inside walk-in freezer. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over chest freezer downstairs.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside microwave at server station.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (100°F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator removed rice to reheat to 165°F for hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing purple solution stored at dish wash area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site