Lighthouse Point, Broward County

FETTA REPUBLIC

2420 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY, Lighthouse Point, FL 33064

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jan 15, 2026
City
Lighthouse Point
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 24305977

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/25. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24305979

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Observed half tray of raw shell eggs stored on shelf above container of ready to eat sliced onion in single door reach in cooler in kitchen. 2. Observed container of raw calamari stored on shelf above tzatziki sauce two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator reorganized coolers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24305974

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon, 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 completely thawed, placed in unit overnight per operator See Stop Sale. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24305978

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24305975

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon, 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 completely thawed, placed in unit overnight per operator See Stop Sale. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24305976

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

29-20-5

Detail 24305973

Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink in kitchen. Warning

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 23908363

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw Calamari stored on shelf above ready to eat tzatziki sauce. Repeat Violation Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23908360

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Gyro meat (91F - Hot Holding) and chicken (126F - Hot Holding) at cookline in kitchen. Prepared less than two hours ago per operator. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23908362

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in front of walk in cooler. Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23908366

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair door gaskets on single door Fagor reach in cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23908365

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Utensil water 112F with in use utensils stored at cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23908364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

21-10-4

Detail 23908361

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth on cutting board opposite cookline in kitchen. Warning

Nov 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 12

09-02-5

Detail 23330379

High Priority - Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. 1. Observed employee plating red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese for customer salads at front counter in kitchen. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed employee touching pita bread with bare hands while preparing gyro for customer order. See Stop Sale. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23330380

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee donning gloves on soiled hands and preparing customer salads at front counter in kitchen. Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23330372

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Observed container of raw beef skewers stored on shelf above container of raw salmon in walk in cooler. 2. Observed container of raw skirt steak on shelf stored above container with raw whole fish in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23330374

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food while the establishment is under a foodborne illness investigation. 1. Observed employee plating red onions, tomatoes, and feta cheese for customer salads at front counter in kitchen. See Stop Sale. 2. Observed employee touching pita bread with bare hands while preparing gyro for customer order. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 23330378

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee rinse hands in triple sink, dry with wiping towel, and then handled clean food utensils in kitchen. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 23330382

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 salmon thawing in sealed reduced oxygen packaging at the two door reach in cooler opposite the cookline in kitchen and in walk in cooler. Operator opened packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-71-4

Detail 23330381

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Fagor single door reach in cooler gasket torn, repaired with duct tape in kitchen. Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23330376

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing beef skewers in prep area without a hair restraint. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23330371

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Fagor single door reach in cooler gasket torn, in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23330373

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of cut potatoes in water stored on floor at cookline in kitchen. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23330375

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 108F, with in use utensils stored at flattop grill in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23330377

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. Warning

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-74-7

Detail 22978889

Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Single door reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: 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. Single door reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22978888

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets two door fagor reach in cooler, opposite the cook line in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-16: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets two door fagor reach in cooler, opposite the cook line in the kitchen. Time Extended

Jul 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 7Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 22974656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pan of breaded raw chicken stored over containers of cooked gyro meat in single door reach in cooler next to cook line. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 22974654

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. Commercially packaged salmon thawing, overnight per operator, in sealed ROP package with instructions to remove before thawing. Fish completely thawed, See Stop Sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22974655

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. Chicken souvlaki (58F); chicken breast (57F); sliced cheese (51F); shredded cheese (55F); raw beef (51F); raw pork (55F); raw lamb (57F); spanakopita (58F); cooked orzo (58F); cooked penne (57F) stored in the single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22974664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken souvlaki (58F); chicken breast (57F); sliced cheese (51F); shredded cheese (55F); raw beef (51F); raw pork (55F); raw lamb (57F); spanakopita (58F); cooked orzo (58F); cooked penne (57F) stored in the single door reach in cooler overnight per operator. Not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22974658

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

14-74-7

Detail 22974663

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. Single door reach in cooler next to hand sink in kitchen. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22974657

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. Commercially packaged salmon thawing, overnight per operator, in sealed ROP package with instructions to remove before thawing. Fish completely thawed, See Stop Sale. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22974661

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets two door fagor reach in cooler, opposite the cook line in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning

10-20-4

Detail 22974660

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses, in the kitchen. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22974662

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil water 85F, at the cook line in the kitchen with in use utensils stored in it. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 22974659

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen octopus thawing in a bucket of standing water at the triple sink in the kitchen. Warning

Jan 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-5

Detail 22561685

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. 2. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler, next to cookline. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-12: 1. Torn door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. 2. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler, next to cookline. Time Extended

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 19

22-41-4

Detail 22559916

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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. Operator instructed to use triple sink for ware washing until dish machine is working properly. Warning

12A-18-4

Detail 22559902

High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Employee observed drying hands between glove changes on soiled towel, no Hand wash. Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 22559910

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee changed soiled gloves and donned a new pair without hand washing. Warning

01B-18-5

Detail 22559913

High Priority - Employee reusing utensil to taste food. Employee preparing hummus, licked hummus off the spatula then placed spatula into bowl of raw chick peas. See stop sale. Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 22559898

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. 1. Employee prepared raw chicken skewers, changed gloves after without hand washing. Warning

01B-24-5

Detail 22559899

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Chicken soup in the walk in cooler, prepared date 12/31/23. See Stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22559904

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potato 91F - Hot Holding under no temperature control above stove top in the kitchen. Cooked less than two hours ago per operator. Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 22559906

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Gyro meat 71F at 3:30pm, cooked chicken 91F at 3:30pm monitored for one hour with no changes. Cooling less than three hours per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler to chill to 41 or below. Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22559905

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with hummus prep kart. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22559914

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

14-01-5

Detail 22559908

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single use paper cup used to dispense rice from steam table in kitchen. Warning

24-07-4

Detail 22559900

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. 1. Cleaned containers stored on dirty side of the triple sink. 2. Cleaned containers stored on soiled window rim next to triple sink. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22559915

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Dead roach on floor next to ice machine in kitchen. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22559911

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. 2. Torn door gasket on reach in cooler, next to cookline. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22559907

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on reach in coolers opposite cook line. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 22559909

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Label residue observed on containers stored clean at the warewash sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22559901

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cheese in the reach in cooler uncovered or wrapped, touching shelving directly. Operator removed. Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22559912

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over lemonade in the walk in cooler. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22559903

Basic - Water leaking from pipe above the dishwasher in the ware wash area. Warning

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

12A-16-4

Detail 22199877

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building begin work, place hands on food contact surface(cutting board) without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator discussed with employee. Sanitized food contact surface.

03A-02-5

Detail 22199878

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta (57°F - Cold Holding) being held on top of pans in flip top portion of cook line cooler. Operator states item was prepared 1 hour ago. Operator placed in reach in section of cooler Corrective Action Taken

06-09-1

Detail 22199876

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 at raw salmon on cook line. Salmon still partially frozen. Operator opened up packaging Corrected On-Site

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 21910239

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.

22-20-5

Detail 21910240

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

14-01-5

Detail 21910238

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Stainless steel bowl used to dispense ice.

12B-07-4

Detail 21910242

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

13-04-4

Detail 21910241

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

41-07-4

Detail 21586812

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored with dry spices at prep table. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21586811

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over tsaziki sauce in 2 door low top, raw chicken stored above tsaziki sauce in 1 door stainless. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21586813

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

Apr 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 20983587

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe at Double door Fagor ; rice overnight (48F - Cooling) see stop sale.

08A-05-6

Detail 20983589

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw shelled eggs above butter. Operator placed on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20983585

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1)Observe at beverage air refrigerator yogurt,cooked meat, overnight (48-54F - Cold Holding). 2) Observe at Double door Fagor ; rice overnight (48F - Cooling)

03A-02-5

Detail 20983590

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observe at beverage air refrigerator yogurt,cooked meat, overnight (48-54F - Cold Holding) see stop sale 2) observe at Fagor refrigerator ; chicken,beef,lamb (44-45F - Cold Holding. Operator moved to walk-in refrigerator.

22-02-4

Detail 20983584

Intermediate - Ice machine soiled, mold-like substance or slime.

13-03-4

Detail 20983586

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee reheating soup without hair restraint.

14-10-4

Detail 20983583

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Observe refrigerator with torn gasket.

51-18-6

Detail 20983588

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Total: 5

09-01-4

Detail 20739721

High Priority - 1.) At cook line employee plating ready-to-eat food with their bare hands. 2.) At prep area across from dish machine employee cutting onions for cold storage. - 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. Operator provided gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 20739722

High Priority - At double door reach in cooler raw beef stored over unwashed produce. Operator moved beef to lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20739720

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler Flip top cooler: butter (50°F - Cold Holding); feta (53°F - Cold Holding) cut 5x6 tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) Items stored above cooling line. Operator stated all items held less than 4 hours during service. Advised operator to either move items to different cooler or place on ice. cut cherry tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); held overnight See stop sale Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 20739719

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line: chicken 120°F held in pan on colder side Operator stated chicken held for less than 2 hours and would be reheated to 165°F for service. Advised operator to utilize Time as a Public Health Control. Operator printed form documented items, placed time marks. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20739723

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. Operator has training materials. Will certify all employees before next routine inspection Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20407451

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over cheese in reach in cooler #1. Eggs moved Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 20407454

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cut tomatoes (46°F - Cold Holding). Items stored above refrigeration inside top of flip top cooler. Tomatoes moved to lower cooler to chill and cold hold Corrective Action Taken

53B-05-5

Detail 20407453

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.

22-20-5

Detail 20407449

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

14-01-5

Detail 20407452

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At ice machine. Scoop removed Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20407450

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At pots/pans storage rack.