Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

QUARTERDECK SEAFOOD BAR & NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL

1035 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
3 High Priority
Jan 23, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 24320719

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ribs (51F - Cooling) since 3:00am, at 11:25am inside walk in cooler. Food did not reach 41F cold holding in allotted time. Stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 24320717

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brown rice (120-132F - Hot Holding) at sushi station. Per operator, food stored out of temperature overnight. Stop sale. 2) Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked ribs (51F - Cooling) since 3:00am, at 11:25am inside walk in cooler. Food did not reach 41F cold holding in allotted time. Stop sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 24320720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked brown rice (120-132F - Hot Holding) at sushi station. Per operator, food stored out of temperature overnight. Stop sale.

03D-15-4

Detail 24320722

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked ribs (51F - Cooling) since 3:00am, at 11:25am inside walk in cooler. Food was stored inside deep bin, covered during cooling. Educated operator on proper cooling method.

31A-09-4

Detail 24320718

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag stored inside hand wash sink at sushi station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 24320721

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee lunch box stored inside low boy cooler at sushi station, not separated from guest food. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

22-45-4

Detail 23849381

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 1 live, small flying insect, landing, on clean plate on clean dish self at dish pit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized dish and area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

35A-02-7

Detail 23849382

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. 2) Observed 1 live, small flying insects, not landing, at dish pit. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Observed 1 live, small flying insect, landing, on clean plate on clean dish self at dish pit. Operator killed fly, cleaned and sanitized dish and area. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23849383

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed expired food handler training for some food handler employees. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Time extended 59 days. Time Extended

Jul 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 11

22-45-4

Detail 23846845

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23846848

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects, landing on clean dish ware at dish pit. Operator removed flies and ran dish ware through dish machine to wash, rinse, and sanitize dish ware during inspection. 2) Observed 1 live, small flying insects, not landing, at dish pit. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23846847

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packs of raw tuna stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, at sushi station. Fish thawed for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23846854

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 4 drawer cooler// cooked ribs (45F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw mahi mahi (45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator removed foods and put in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23846853

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed fried pickles (89F - Hot Holding) stored on top of closed container at steam table. Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Educated operator on proper hot holding. Operator put food in deep fryer to cook to 165F for hot holding. 2) Observed single door hot box// chicken wings (69F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food held in hotbox for approximately 1 hour. Educated operator on proper hot holding. Operator voluntarily discarded chicken. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23846849

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Observed no thermometer or temperature strips to test dish machine water temperature for sanitizing. Warning

31B-05-4

Detail 23846850

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser, at south facing side of bar, not dispensing paper towels. Operator replaced batteries in dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23846855

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. Observed expired food handler training for some food handler employees. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23846852

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed 4 packs of raw tuna stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, at sushi station. Fish thawed for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Warning

10-08-5

Detail 23846846

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice bin at bar, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23846851

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs thawing inside prep sink, no cool running water. Per operator, ribs thawing for approximately one hour. Operator turned on cool, running water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

06-09-1

Detail 23453624

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23453623

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer.

Jul 30, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23018946

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sour cream pc (52-55F - Cold Holding) in over stack container in flip top cooler. Per chef less than 30 minutes. Observed seaweed salad (55F - Cold Holding) per operator held less than two hours chef voluntary discarded .Not portion or prep.today chef placed ice on top Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23018945

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Left side interior of ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 23018950

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen

06-09-1

Detail 23018949

Basic - Commercially processed grouper reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef opened packages Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-12-5

Detail 23018947

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Stored on top of cardboard boxes Operator placed in clean container. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23018948

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork ribs defrosted in stagnant water. Chef turned on water.

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22662248

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of black olives stored on can shelf in kitchen. Operator removed.

41-17-4

Detail 22662246

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at bar. Operator labeled. 2) Observed unlabeled spray bottle containing unknown solution stored at dishwashing area. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22662247

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed grouper stored in original packaging at cook line. Operator cut packaging open to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22662249

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on clean dishware at sushi station. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22662250

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 22152404

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 22152407

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishware not stored inverted on dry rack in kitchen. Operator inverted plates. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22152406

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of orzo stored on the floor at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 22152403

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed ice buckets stored on floor in front of ice machine in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22152405

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw ribs thawing in cold standing water in kitchen prep sink. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator turned on cold water to properly thaw ribs. Corrected On-Site

Apr 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21948175

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 4 dented cans of roasted red peppers stored on dry storage rack in back area of kitchen. Stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 21948174

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Advised operator that measuring device for high temperature dish machine is required. Corrective Action Taken

50-09-4

Detail 21948171

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21948173

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1) Observed employee jacket stored on dry storage rack in back of kitchen. Operator removed. 2) Observed employee purse and listerine stored next to clean dishes and above spices at sushi station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21948170

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice stored on floor. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21948172

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on floor in walk in freezer.

10-17-4

Detail 21948169

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored in crevice of flip top cooler lid. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Dec 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21665538

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Tomato juice can creased on top. Manager discarded see stop sale.

50-17-2

Detail 21665537

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed during inspection confirmation #227435589 Corrected On-Site

22-43-4

Detail 21665536

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer/ other approve sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. At Triple Sink (1130 Ppm- Sysco sink and surface ). Per label 700 eco lab on site adjusted dispenser to proper 700 Ppm . Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21665535

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Dishwashers purse on shelf next to clean dishes. Dishwasher removed Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21665534

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold / frame that opens to the outside. Weather stripping on left side of door frame damage creating hole to the outside.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02D-02-4

Detail 20862487

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Container of rice, container of bread crumbs . Employee dated Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20862490

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Container of pork ribs. Employee dated Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 20862491

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Next to ice machine, by storage area. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 20862489

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Storage area, in front of dish machine. Operator placed correctly Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 20862488

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee removed, cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

14-69-4

Detail 20473851

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice on walk in freezer floor

31B-04-4

Detail 20473850

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, by cookline and dishwashing area. Manager posted times Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20473852

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On sushi bar. Cloth placed in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site