Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

4800 Powerline Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Part of: Best Western Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95, a 28-seat hotel food service facility in Fort Lauderdale, has recorded 16 inspections with 58 total violations between 2015 and September 2025, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection — below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, handwashing and employee health policy violations are persistent findings, appearing as high-priority citations in at least 8 inspections across the record. Hand washing and handwashing procedures violations were cited in 6 of the most recent 7 inspections, and employee health reporting violations appeared in 5 inspections. The facility also received fire safety citations for missing boiler inspection certificates in 2022 and 2015. The most recent inspection on September 4, 2025 documented 12 violations including multiple high-priority handwashing and employee health policy findings, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

16Inspections
58Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.6 violations / inspection 3.6 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. Observed boiler certification expired on 12/21/2017. Jurisdiction number 121596 exp. 12/21/2017
— 1 fire violation

— Food-Licensing Inspection · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. 121587: 12/13/14 expired. Still expired.

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections14 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 4, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale had?
Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale find?
Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on September 4, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
Has Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Best Western Ft Lauderdale I95 in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
Yes, this location previously operated as: Best Western I-95 Fort Lauderdale (2015).

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