Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

PLANTA QUEEN FORT LAUDERDALE

1201 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Mar 11, 2025
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-13-4

Detail 23622436

High Priority - 1. Employee handled soiled equipment - broom/dust pan and then handled clean equipment - fry basket in use, without washing hands. 2. Server handled soiled dishes and then picked up food - container of sauce for customer order, without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and both employees properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23622442

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 - cart - cooked rice (67-73F). Per operator item was placed on cart 4.5 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and time as a public health control. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23622439

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - cart - cooked rice (67-73F). Per operator item was placed on cart 4.5 hours ago. Reviewed proper cold holding and time as a public health control. See stop sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 23622445

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-06-4

Detail 23622443

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back prep room. Operator replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

16-03-4

Detail 23622437

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside bar warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 23622440

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of main warewashing machine.

14-01-5

Detail 23622444

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bulk containers of oat flour and textured vegetable protein. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 23622438

Basic - Ice buildup in sliding glass top reach-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in-in freezer - by fan. Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 23622441

Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cream in sliding glass top freezer. Operator covered. Items on rolling cart in walk in freezer.

Jul 23, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22999624

High Priority - Dented can present. Storage area - 46oz can of pineapple juice. See stop sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 22999629

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink by entrance to kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-62-1

Detail 22999627

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

31B-02-4

Detail 22999625

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

11-26-1

Detail 22999623

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. Employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 22999626

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.

14-69-4

Detail 22999630

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around door and blower.

10-17-4

Detail 22999631

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cook line flip tops. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 22999628

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

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 22373267

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cookline hand sinks blocked by carts. Operator moved carts to allow access. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22373268

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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Employee filled out Food Employee Reporting Agreement during inspection. Corrected On-Site

32-04-4

Detail 22373265

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom opening directly into kitchen. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 22373264

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cut raw broccoli on cookline. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22373266

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching sugar in bulk containers. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Mar 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

03F-10-5

Detail 21877523

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Fried rice. Provided operator Time as a Public Health Form and operator filled out form during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53B-13-5

Detail 21877526

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.

32-04-4

Detail 21877527

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee restroom.

14-01-5

Detail 21877522

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in cut cauliflower and cut broccoli. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 21877525

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

21-08-4

Detail 21877524

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

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-10-5

Detail 21354382

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice being held under time control, no written plan on file. Form provided to manager to fill out. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 21354381

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic quart cup in container of flour in back storage area. Manager removed cup. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21354380

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and sugar in back storage area not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

Apr 5, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

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

22-49-4

Detail 20978348

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Main unit - final rinse 155F, bar unit and main glass washer not set up. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 20978349

Intermediate - No REVISED 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. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20978352

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

31B-03-4

Detail 20978351

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20978350

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler - Ambient temperature of unit 50F Warning