Plantation, Broward County

J ALEXANDER`S

8550 W BROWARD BLVD, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Nov 4, 2025
City
Plantation
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.

Nov 4, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 24169953

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed 1 can of peeled tomatoes and 2 cans of corn with severe dents on the seem. See stop sale.

35A-02-7

Detail 24169950

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small flying insects in the dry storage area landing on boxes for cakes. Observed 1 small flying insects in the hallway to the office. Operator exterminated, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24169954

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at the bar used to dump drinks as evidenced by a strainer full of ice and straws in the sink. Operator removed strainer from the handwashing sink. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24169955

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees jackets hanging on speed racks with tomatoes and bread in it. Operator removed jackets. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24169952

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in the kosher salt in the kitchen stored with the handle making contact with the food. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24169951

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels attached to clean plates in the dishwashing area. Operator removed old labels. Corrected On-Site

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 24162340

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured outside by dumpsters.

24-05-4

Detail 24162343

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets not stored inverted. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24162341

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to clean dishes in the dishwashing area. Operator removed stickers, washed and sanitized dishes. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24162342

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

May 6, 2025

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 5, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 4Basic: 3Total: 11

08A-20-5

Detail 23751590

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walk in cooler - raw marinated ribeye stored over raw shrimp. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23751583

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line in flip top cooler - Mac and cheese (59F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (49F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Observed at cooling drawer at cook line - couscous (51F - Cold Holding); pulled chicken (61F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes. Operator discarded at will. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23751587

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table near ice machine in preparation area - chicken pasta soup (117F - Hot Holding); tomato soup (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed items on stove to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-34-4

Detail 23751584

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at hose bibb near walk in freezer.

22-02-4

Detail 23751585

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed green cutting board in kitchen - operator discharged at will Observed tan cutting board in expo area - operator discharged at will. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23751581

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar- handwashing sink without paper towels.

22-31-4

Detail 23751588

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed in 2 microwaves in cook line - microwave with rust inside.

02C-02-5

Detail 23751582

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at cook line - container of pico de gallo not date marked, item prepared and portioned 48 hours prior to inspection.

21-04-4

Detail 23751586

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in kitchen, employee removed item. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23751580

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed at expo area - container of tea not covered.

21-12-4

Detail 23751589

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at bar. Employee stored correctly.

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-20-5

Detail 23755124

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw pork in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw beef on lower shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23755125

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed oil and garlic (86F - Cold Holding) at cook line labeled 5/5. Operator discarded. 2) Observed garlic and margarine (87F - Cold Holding) not portion or prepared today. Operator discarded. Both less then two hour. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02D-01-5

Detail 23755123

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles, not labeled with a brown and black color . Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

03A-02-5

Detail 23632126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ahi tuna (50-55F - Cold Holding) flip top in a double pan .per operator held out of temperature less then 2 hours. Operator placed ice pack on item

03B-01-6

Detail 23632122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rotisserie chicken (129-135F - Hot Holding) hot holding unit on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour . Operator placed in oven to reheat Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 23632127

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense flour. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 23632131

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on dry storage shelf. Observed back pack hanging on shelf in dry storage area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 23632129

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior microwave on cook line has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 23632128

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dishwashing area.

40-01-4

Detail 23632125

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

21-44-1

Detail 23632130

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloths solution on prep table next to dried almonds and dried cranberries. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

24-17-4

Detail 23632124

Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth.

21-08-4

Detail 23632123

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 400+ Ppm operator diluted. Rechecked 400Ppm Corrected On-Site

Mar 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22734414

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. -Observed 1 badly dented can with crushed pineapple on storage rack. See stop sale.

12A-09-4

Detail 22734413

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed dish washer touch dirty dishes and then removed clean plates without changing gloves .

02C-03-5

Detail 22734410

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. Observed several open containers with whole milk in walk in cooler . Per operator, containers were opened yesterday. Operator correctly date marked. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22734419

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumped waste drinks into hand wash sink at cookline area.

53B-09-4

Detail 22734412

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed establishing photo copy employees training certification . Not original.

41-17-4

Detail 22734411

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area. Operator label container. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22734415

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 22734416

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed accumulation of dust buildup on counter refrigerator at cookline . Employee clean and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22734409

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees bags and jackets stored on shelves in dry storage areas next to food items. Operator relocate. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 22734418

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

40-01-4

Detail 22734417

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.

Aug 9, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 22189074

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar soiled with food debris. Operator had employee clean and sanitize nozzles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 22189072

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed tongs stored in hand wash sink at cook line, next to fish station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 22189073

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Observed standing water on floor inside walk-in cooler, under storage shelves. 2) Observed standing water on floor at cook line, under hot holding equipment next to fish station. Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 22189071

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons stored in 70°F standing water at cook line. Operator dumped water. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

01B-01-4

Detail 22006240

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1) Observed rusted cans of cranberry sauce stored on can rack in kitchen. Stop sale. 2) Observed dented cans of creamed corn and pumpkin pie mix stored on can rack in kitchen. Stop sale.

35A-02-6

Detail 22006236

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1) Observed two live, small flying insects, in dry storage room, landing on bag of flour. 2) Observed three live, small flying insects, in kitchen, not landing. Admin Complaint

35A-05-4

Detail 22006239

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on cook line drawer beneath flat top grill. Operator killed roach and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 22006237

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzles at bar.

36-22-4

Detail 22006238

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1) Observed standing water on floor underneath flat top grill at cook line. 2) Observed standing water on floor at fish station in kitchen.

Jan 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20785829

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 live flying insect landing on cutting board and limes at the bar. Observed approximately 20 live flying insects flying around trash can at bar entrance. Observed 1 live flying insect flying over sink at bar. Observed 3 live flying insects flying over pantry station and 3 compartment sink.

31B-02-4

Detail 20785827

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen across from grill station. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 20785830

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed single service Togo containers being stored inside green herbs. Operator removed containers. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 20785828

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed inside lowboy cooler at pantry station. Operator removed employee beverage from cooler. Corrected On-Site

Oct 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 20622521

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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm- corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 20622523

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked chicken and cooked ribs in the walk in cooler. Operator stored raw beef properly. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20622526

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed several soiled cutting boards.

53B-09-4

Detail 20622525

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.

12B-07-4

Detail 20622522

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on top of reach in cooler. Employee removed beverage cups. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 20622524

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employees drinking at server station.

29-08-4

Detail 20622527

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water foot lever in disrepair.