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J ALEXANDER`S

J ALEXANDER`S in PLANTATION has 8 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

8550 West Broward Boulevard
Florida, 33337
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13566285

  • 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 jackets hanging on speed racks with tomatoes and bread in it. Operator removed jackets. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed scoop in the kosher salt in the kitchen stored with the handle making contact with the food. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels attached to clean plates in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 can of peeled tomatoes and 2 cans of corn with severe dents on the seem. See stop sale.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the dry storage area landing on boxes for cakes. Observed 1 small flying insects in the hallway to the office. Operator exterminated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the bar used to dump drinks as evidenced by a strainer full of ice and straws in the sink. Operator removed strainer from the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10905855

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured outside by dumpsters.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed stickers, washed and sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10799666

  • 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

Inspection Date: 5/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832296

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10832048

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 3/14/2025

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8376436

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8465316

  • 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