Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1002 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Overview

Earl's Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale has a concerning recent compliance history marked by escalating violations and formal state enforcement. In five inspections between February 2025 and March 2026, the facility accumulated 27 violations, averaging 5.4 per inspection—slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. A routine inspection on October 9, 2025 documented 33 violations across four high-priority categories: management awareness, proper cooking temperatures, time as a control for safety, and consumer advisories. The inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, signaling potential formal disciplinary proceedings. High-priority violations recurred across multiple inspections: proper cooking temperatures were cited on three separate dates (February, June, and October 2025), and management awareness violations appeared in both the June and October 2025 inspections. On June 20, 2025, a warning was issued after inspectors found employee health policy violations and improper food contact surfaces. The facility subsequently corrected violations and received a complied disposition on June 21, 2025. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 resulted in no further action required after finding one intermediate violation, suggesting recent improvement.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

5Inspections
27Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 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

Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (5)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper cooking temps, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
How many health inspections has Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale had?
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale has had 5 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale find?
Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Earls Kitchen + Bar in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.

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