Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

PILLARS AT NEW RIVER SOUND (THE)

111 N BIRCH RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Apr 10, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-14-4

Detail 24505400

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. 2 broken raw shell eggs on slat with unbroken raw shell eggs. See stop sale. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24505402

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24505401

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cookline drawer gaskets. Warning

Oct 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 24080318

High Priority - Cook handled soiled dishes and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 24080316

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - Left True reach in - meat sauce - cooling overnight (49-51F). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container. See stop sale. Warning

08A-08-5

Detail 24080313

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - raw lamb stored in same container as ready to eat cooked shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24080319

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - Left True reach in - meat sauce - cooling overnight (49-51F). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall covered container. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookkine - 2 drawer - lower drawer - raw fish (46-48F); raw beef (45-48F); raw lamb (45-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24080312

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookkine - 2 drawer - lower drawer - raw fish (46-48F); raw beef (45-48F); raw lamb (45-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning

12A-03-4

Detail 24080315

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24080314

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on dinner menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

05-08-4

Detail 24080317

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 24080311

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Warning

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01C-03-4

Detail 23693385

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Muscle tags not marked with last day served Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23693383

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board soiled with mold like substance

02B-01-5

Detail 23693382

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tar tar on dinner menu not identified under consumer advisory Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23693381

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at kitchen flip top cooler

14-11-5

Detail 23693384

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on kitchen flip top,cooler left door

Dec 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 8

12A-13-4

Detail 23394623

High Priority - Dish Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 23394620

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. True unit - Milk - per operator opened over 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23394618

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare on dinner menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 23394617

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 23394621

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 23394622

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 23394619

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense cooked pasta. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23394624

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 22887572

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cooked bacon in True reach in. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01C-03-4

Detail 22887574

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

05-08-4

Detail 22887573

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-11-5

Detail 22887575

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom gasket on walk in cooler in disrepair.

23-03-4

Detail 22887576

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. Top shelf of cookline - containing clean dishes.

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22118162

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked bacon in True reach in unit. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22118164

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures with operator. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22118163

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22118161

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cookline. Operator posted. Corrected On-Site

May 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Total: 1

51-16-7 Observed

Detail 22001955
  • From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/planreview/. Ice machine added outside next to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added outside next to walk in cooler. Warning Admin Complaint

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 21817024

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Left True unit - cauliflower soup (47F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Did not portion or prep today. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 21817021

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21817023

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Left True unit - cauliflower soup (47F). Per operator prepared yesterday and held in unit overnight. Did not portion or prep today. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Warning

52-02-4

Detail 21817020

Intermediate - Misrepresentation of a fruit juice. Menu states freshly squeezed orange juice, however operator is serving juice provided by purveyor - Natalie's Freshly Handcrafted Orange Juice. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21817019

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added outside next to walk in cooler. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 21817022

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

12A-07-5

Detail 21666332

High Priority - Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Reviewed with cook proper procedures, she washed hands and put gloves on. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 21666334

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining mussel tags for 90 days. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 21666333

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

Mar 31, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Total: 6

12A-27-4

Detail 20972034

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20972032

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked shrimp in cookline drawers. Reviewed proper storage procedures and operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20972031

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in prep area low boy date marked 3-24-2022. Reviewed proper date marking procedures. See Stop sale.

01B-24-5

Detail 20972033

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in prep area low boy date marked 3-24-2022. Reviewed proper date marking procedures. See Stop sale.

03A-03-5

Detail 20972036

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed 1/2 tray of shell eggs stored on countertop between orders. Reviewed proper cold holding procedures and operator moved to reach in. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20972035

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Aug 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 20447872

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar handsink with supplies in sink.

02B-01-5

Detail 20447871

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna Tartare. Reviewed menu updating with operator and operator updated during inspection. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20447873

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site