J ALEXANDER`S
8550 West Broward Boulevard
Florida, 33337
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/6/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles, not labeled with a brown and black color . Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 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 beef above raw pork in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed oil and garlic (86F - Cold Holding) at cook line labeled 5/5. Operator discarded. 2) Observed garlic and margarine (87F - Cold Holding) not portion or prepared today. Operator discarded. Both less then two hour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/6/2025 revealed 3 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 5/6/2025
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 5/6/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 5/5/2025
High Priority
4
Intermediate
4
Basic
3
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen, employee removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at expo area - container of tea not covered.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Employee stored correctly.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler - raw marinated ribeye stored over raw shrimp. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in flip top cooler - Mac and cheese (59F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Observed at cooling drawer at cook line - couscous (51F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (61F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 at steam table near ice machine in preparation area - chicken pasta soup (117F - Hot Holding); tomato soup (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb near walk in freezer.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board in kitchen - operator discharged at will Observed tan cutting board in expo area - operator discharged at will. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar- handwashing sink without paper towels.
- 22-31-4:Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in 2 microwaves in cook line - microwave with rust inside.
- 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. Observed at cook line - container of pico de gallo not date marked, item prepared and portioned 48 hours prior to inspection.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/5/2025 revealed 11 total violations (4 high priority, 4 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on dry storage shelf. Observed back pack hanging on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area.
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloths solution on prep table next to dried almonds and dried cranberries. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.
- 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ Ppm operator diluted. Rechecked 400Ppm Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ahi tuna (50-55F - Cold Holding) flip top in a double pan .per operator held out of temperature less then 2 hours. Operator placed ice pack on item
- 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 rotisserie chicken (129-135F - Hot Holding) hot holding unit on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour . Operator placed in oven to reheat **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
5
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on counter refrigerator at cookline . Employee clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags and jackets stored on shelves in dry storage areas next to food items. Operator relocate. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. -Observed 1 badly dented can with crushed pineapple on storage rack. See stop sale.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dish washer touch dirty dishes and then removed clean plates without changing gloves .
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed several open containers with whole milk in walk in cooler . Per operator, containers were opened yesterday. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped waste drinks into hand wash sink at cookline area.
- 53B-09-4:Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishing photo copy employees training certification . Not original.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator label container. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Observed standing water on floor inside walk-in cooler, under storage shelves. 2) Observed standing water on floor at cook line, under hot holding equipment next to fish station. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 70°F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink at cook line, next to fish station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/9/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).