Plantation, Broward County

BURTONS GRILL & BAR

1003 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Jun 12, 2026
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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.

Jun 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

10-07-4

Detail 24621771

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water at 89F. Operator removed untensils from water. Corrected On-Site

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-10-5

Detail 24247579

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator properly using Time as a Public Health Control without the written plan. Emailed operator written plan.

16-46-4

Detail 24247580

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dishwashing area. Operator removed stickers. Corrected On-Site

Aug 19, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-02-5

Detail 23968652

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed flip top #2; sliced tomatoes (42-55F - Cold Holding) sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) stored in plastic container. Observed crab cakes (43-47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not portion or prepared today. Held in flip top over night. Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 23968649

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top #2; sliced tomatoes (42-55F - Cold Holding) sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding) stored in plastic container. Observed crab cakes (43-47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not portion or prepared today. Held in flip top over night. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23968654

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potato (126-128F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less then 1 hour. Operator reheated on stove Corrective Action Taken

03F-10-5

Detail 23968650

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.previous inspector emailed form operator did not fill out. Operator printed and filled out form. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23968647

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled.

10-01-5

Detail 23968648

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 handle in contact with mashed potatoes. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 23968653

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Located at bar. Operator turned on Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23968655

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can open sleeve/holder soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23968651

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

May 14, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

01B-02-5

Detail 23771490

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken wings cold held at 55F in hoshizaki refrigerator. Per operator, chicken wings cooked and placed in unit 2 days ago.

03A-02-5

Detail 23771487

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cooked chicken wings cold held at 55F in hoshizaki refrigerator. Per operator, chicken wings cooked and placed in unit 2 days ago. See stop sale. -Observed haddock fish cold held in refrigerator drawer at 51F. Per operator chicken cut from yesterday. No receipt added to fish today. See stop sale.

29-42-4

Detail 23771496

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed st mop sink where splitter added. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 23771491

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.

03F-10-5

Detail 23771493

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Document has been given to the operator

23-24-4

Detail 23771494

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.

10-01-5

Detail 23771488

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 with handle stored in flour container.

08B-17-4

Detail 23771489

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed cantaloupe stored over tomato sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly.

14-12-4

Detail 23771495

Basic - Utensils in poor condition. -Observed a spatula with deep chipped. Operator discarded at will

36-27-5

Detail 23771492

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of black mold like substance buildup on wall at dishwashing area.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 8Total: 10

29-34-4

Detail 23614559

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached on mop station with no vacuum breaker.

53B-14-5

Detail 23614564

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.

22-20-5

Detail 23614563

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

14-01-5

Detail 23614565

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.In container of lemon aioli on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23614558

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 23614567

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-38-4

Detail 23614560

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of potatoes of tomato filets and artichokes on the floor in storage area. Employee elevated. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 23614562

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 in beets container the handle in contact with beets. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-03-4

Detail 23614561

Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed at the bar. Operator turned on water. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23614566

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-13-4

Detail 23226490

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. -Observed employee in dishwashing area touch dirty dishes and then handle clean plates without washing hands. After brief education, employee then wash his hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 23226487

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Observed spray bottles stored next to wines in bar area. Operator removed spray bottles and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23226483

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23226484

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink in prep station used to stored food containers. Operator removed. -Observed hand wash sink used as dump sink, evidence by large waste food particles found inside. Operator cleaned sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-56-4

Detail 23226489

Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Warning

01B-10-4

Detail 23226486

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. -Observed 5 cracks eggs stored in carton at walk in cooler. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23226482

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23226488

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed old labels from container. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 23226481

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an open container with flour in prep station. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23226485

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed quinoa removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container Corrected On-Site Warning

May 1, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.