VUE KITCHEN
2670 East Sunrise Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/22/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 48-01-5:- From initial inspection : No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/19/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
5
Basic
0
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 12A-02-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline - left flip top - raw turkey burgers stored over raw beef burgers. Operator stored all items properly. 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 prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Left main walk in cooler - cut watermelon (46F). Per operator item cut for breakfast service, over 4 hours ago. See stop sale. Warning
- 03D-06-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Left main walk in cooler - cut watermelon (46F). Per operator item cut for breakfast service, over 4 hours ago. See stop sale. Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Operator had employees fill out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - cooked potatoes and cooked pasta, per operator prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 48-01-5:No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/19/2025 revealed 10 total violations (4 high priority, 5 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
5
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent over steam table. -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.- Above prep sink at main walk in cooler. - Floor area(s) covered with standing water In dry storage room - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room. - kitchen Storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 36-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
- 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Under shelving at Entrance to expo 2. Under shelving in dry storage room- along wall 3. Under hand sink - inside bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Under hand sink - inside bar soiled. **Time Extended**
- 16-46-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2024 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
10
Total
18
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - -Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent over steam table. -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.- Above prep sink at main walk in cooler. - Floor area(s) covered with standing water In dry storage room - Hole in or other damage to wall in dry storage room. - kitchen Storage area. Warning
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Warning
- 36-03-4:Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dry storage room. Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches in dry storage room, separate from kitchen. Admin Complaint
- 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1. Under shelving at Entrance to expo 2. Under shelving in dry storage room- along wall 3. Under hand sink - inside bar Warning
- 08B-52-4:Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Left side walk in - Speed rack with sausage and potatoes stored under dripping condensation line. Operator secured condensate line. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1- inside bar 2- Coffee bar 3- outside Bar Warning
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer tap/ reach in cooler at inside bar. Warning
- 01B-28-5:High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 7 quarts cooked peppers date marked 8/23 1/2 quarts pasta date marked 8/13 3 quarts cooked onions date marked 7/20 1 quart garlic n oil date marked 8/13 2 quarts cooked mushrooms date marked 8/25 2 quarts garbanzo beans date marked 8/25 Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately - 5 live flying insects at kitchen cookline on wall/ ceiling. - 2 live flying insects on wall in back kitchen prep area - 3 live flying insects at front wait station wall - 5 live flying insects in dry storage room( 2 on shelving parchment paper)(3 on wall). Storage room is separate from kitchen. Did not observe any live flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator began exterminating and cleaning and sanitizing areas during Inspection. Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Expo ice bath cream cheese (66F - Cold Holding); butter (66F - Cold Holding), Per operator items in ice bath for 3.5 hours, observed ice water solution too low, operator moved items in reach in to quick chill. 2. Left walk-in cooler cart cooked potatoes (45F - Cold holding); cooked sausage (45F - Cold holding). Per operator cart was removed from walk-in during prep, operator moved to freezer to quick chill. 3. Cook line ice bath cooked sausage patty (42-48F cold holding) ; Canadian bacon (52F cold holding); diced tomatoes (46F cold holding). Observed ice water solution too low, operator added ice. 20 minutes later cooked sausage patty (42F) Canadian bacon (42F) diced tomatoes (41F) Corrected on site **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Hand sink at coffee bar. Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside bar soda gun and holster. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1- Front wait station 2- Interior Bar Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - Coffee bar Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle at wait station area next to office identified as carpet cleaner, Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 18 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 4/22/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to ice machine.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Expo - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator added sanitizer. Quat 400ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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. Cookline - left flip top - American cheese (44-48F). Per operator item was held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored higher than chill line. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - left flip top - American cheese (44-48F). Per operator item was held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored higher than chill line. See stop sale.
- 01C-02-4:Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/13/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/13/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on expo shelf with clean coffee cups. Employee bag in storage room next to cookline on shelf with dry goods and single service items. Operator removed personal items from areas. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Back area of dry storage room. Warning
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quat 200ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna and tempura with raw shell egg stored over ready to eat salad dressings in right cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw mussels. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in approved sink. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Breakfast menu - smoked salmon. Lunch menu - tuna tataki nikkei. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Coffee bar. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided operator Food Employee Reporting agreement. Employee filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Coffee bar. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).