Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County

VILLAGE GRILLE VILLAGE PUMP VILLAGE SUSHI

4404 EL MAR DR, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 4, 2026
City
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24414919

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sushi station cold holding gaskets visibly soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-04: Observed same. Time Extended

Mar 3, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24408900

High Priority - 1. Walk in cooler - Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat pickles and dressings. 2. Sushi station - Raw fish stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat crab. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24408899

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 24408895

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed waiter touch toast for an order with bare hands. Reviewed proper procedures with employees. Cookline employee corrected order. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24408901

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline - grill drawers - butter (50F); garlic butter (53F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. Observed lower right drawer open approximately 1". 2. Cookline - right flip top - French toast batter (45-48F); ham (45-48F); corned beef hash (45-48F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. 3. Cookline - left flip top - cheese (48-50F); pooled raw shell eggs (48-50F); feta cheese (48-50F); cut tomatoes (48-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 2 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items in ice bath to quick chill. Observed ice build up in back of unit. 4. Prep area - right flip top - mozzarella (46-48F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator voluntarily discarded. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24408896

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sushi station cold holding gaskets visibly soiled. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24408898

Basic - Wall behind dish machine soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Warning

29-17-4

Detail 24408897

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 soda gun - middle bar. Warning

Sep 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 24026159

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front dining room bar soda gun nozzle. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 24026158

Basic - Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator began cleaning during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

14-36-5

Detail 24026157

Basic - Interior of refrigerator. Frontline reach in cooler gaskets torn.

23-03-4

Detail 24026156

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Sushi station 3 door reach in cooler gaskets soiled

29-49-6

Detail 24026160

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front line. Repeat Violation

May 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-14-5

Detail 23644622

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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: Time Extended

Mar 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 16

01B-01-4

Detail 23628154

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dry Storage; x2 Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes 6lbs each. Warning

12A-13-4

Detail 23628151

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Dish employee handled dirty dish ware to put in dish machine for washing with gloves on then proceeded to grab clean dish ware to place in storage without removing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 23628159

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found -Observed 3 live flying insects at bar area not landing. -Observed 1 live flying insect by trash can. Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 23628163

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Unpacked Raw burgers stored over raw potatoes fries in reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23628155

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked chicken wings (57F - Cold Holding),per operator pulled from walk in cooler this morning less than 4 hrs. Operator opted to discarded. -butter (72F - Cold Holding) Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23628160

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Steam table; beef sausage (122F -140F - Hot Holding), held less than 4 hours,observed low water, operator reheated. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-27-4

Detail 23628164

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), Operator remade solution. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23628157

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. -Bar; soda gun nozzles. Repeat Violation Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23628153

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Bar; muddle stored in sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23628152

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Kitchen operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23628156

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Bar, operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23628150

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. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23628162

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Paper cup in container of breading, operators removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23628161

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. -Front line, stored between reach in cooler and hot holder, operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23628158

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -Sushi Bar hand washing sink, pipe disconnected from sink causing water to drain on floor. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23628165

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -front line; left and right reach in cooler Warning

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 23329821

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Dry storage area; Monarch Brand Diced white potatoes 6lb Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23329822

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Cook line employee handled dirty plate with gloved hands, changed gloves without washing hands and began preparing customers orders. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23329816

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; Raw tuna stored over ready to eat Alfredo sauce In walk-in cooler. Operates stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23329815

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Bottle of Clorox stored on ware washing table area, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23329818

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with mold-like substance. -Wait station; soda station nozzles. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23329813

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-33-4

Detail 23329823

Intermediate - Quaternary chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer at front bar triple sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 23329820

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the 3 ice machine/bins. Warning

36-32-5

Detail 23329824

Basic - Ceiling shows damage. Ware washing station; Small hole in ceiling above ware washing station. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23329814

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Sushi Bar; Bulk sushi rice stored on floor, operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23329819

Basic - Ice buildup in sushi bar reach-in freezer. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 23329817

Basic - Interior of kitchen walk in cooler has exposed insulation. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 23329825

Basic - Water leaking from pipe at Sushi Bar hand washing sink. Warning

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 13

12A-02-4

Detail 22599409

High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean/sanitized cutting board without washing hands, reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 22599408

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled cleaned utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22599405

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Sushi bar low boy - raw fish over RTE soy sauce/cooked rice. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

08A-17-6

Detail 22599412

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer, raw beef burger over raw fish, Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22599404

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: 1. Right cookline flip top: egg whites (47F - Cold Holding) per operator in unit approximately 3 hours, item not prepared or portioned today. Observed items in double pan. Operator moved into walk in to quick chill. 2. Left cookline flip top. provolone cheese (47F - Cold Holding); carton eggs (47F - Cold Holding) per operator in unit approximately 3 hours, item not prepared or portioned today. Observed carton eggs double panned. Operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

11-27-4

Detail 22599415

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 22599413

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

16-21-4

Detail 22599414

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

24-27-4

Detail 22599403

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Clean water pitchers under soap and paper towel dispenser at expo hand sink. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 22599411

Basic - Cookline Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

10-12-5

Detail 22599410

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22599406

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of cookline convection oven and cook line freezer. All cookline shelving.

24-06-4

Detail 22599407

Basic - Prep area - Clean knives stored in visibly soiled containers. Operator rewashed knives and placed in cleaned containers. Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22469825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat vegetables in prep area flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-27-4

Detail 22469822

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

52-09-4

Detail 22469831

Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Breakfast menu states, "Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice" and "Fresh Squeezed Grapefruit Juice." Per operator, juices are purchased from their purveyor. Operator revised menus during inspection. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 22469828

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna steak and smoked salmon platter on lunch/dinner menu - both paper and on-line. On line sushi menu - raw fish items not marked. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Repeat Violation Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 22469829

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Cookline - butter. Operator filled out during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22469824

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. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22469821

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22469823

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 22469827

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 22469830

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage room - under all shelving. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22469826

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

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22082976

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm, sanitizer container empty. Cook replaced 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22082978

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Steak 46°F-49°F, in drawer under grill. Drawer was filled approximately one hour ago. Steaks came from walk in cooler, not prepped today. Chef added ice to bring temperature down. Corrective Action Taken

02B-01-5

Detail 22082979

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw sushi rolls not disclosed on menu. Manager reprinted the sushi menu and put asterisks on all rolls and items containing raw ingredients. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22082977

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 21586266

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....00 ppm.

08A-05-6

Detail 21586271

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw beef above cooked vegetables in reach in drawer . Employee properly stored food Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21586267

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 45°, butter 45°, sea food 45°, cut tomatoes 46°, chicken salad 48° , raw shrimp 49°, provolone cheese 49° in flip top reach in cooler across from fryer at kitchen. Food being held less than four hours. Cook moved some food to walk in cooler and some are date marked. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 21586265

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...wire ,blender stored front of handwashing sink at bar . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 21586269

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

02C-08-5

Detail 21586268

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....turkey stock in walk in cooler . Employee date marked Corrected On-Site

24-27-4

Detail 21586270

Basic - Clean utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash...cleaned plates at bar . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 21014164

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At prep area flip top cooler; seared tuna stored above sliced tomatoes. Operator moved tuna. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21014162

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At 2nd flip top cooler; ; butter (48°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48°F - Cold Holding); spinach (49°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated being held less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

52-01-4

Detail 21014165

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Salmon listed on menu as wild. Salmon is farm raised and pellet fed. Admin Complaint

01C-10-4

Detail 21014163

Intermediate - Oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator stated tag removed too early replaced will re-date when last served. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 8

08A-17-6

Detail 20722855

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burgers over shrimp in reach in freezer. Burgers moved to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20722856

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (41-50; sliced tomatoes (41-50) in flip top cooler. Foods over stacked above cold holding and in unit less than 1 hour per Cook. Over stacked portions removed and placed inside cooler. Corrective Action Taken

41-27-4

Detail 20722853

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200ppm. Water added and retested 50ppm Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20722852

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Steel wool scrub pad removed. Corrected On-Site

02B-04-5

Detail 20722859

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Smoke salmon platter on breakfast menu. Chef had temporary asterisks added to menu and stated will reprint new menus. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 20722857

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.

01C-03-4

Detail 20722858

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

08B-17-4

Detail 20722854

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions above pancake batter in WIC #2. Onions moved to alternate shelf. Corrected On-Site