Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
3134 W Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 249 violations across 28 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility has faced 2 disciplinary actions totaling $360 in fines. Recent inspections show a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with October 2025 inspections documenting 23 violations in consecutive days, prompting an administrative complaint recommendation. Top violation categories include employee health reporting, proper ventilation, and clean multi-use utensils.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.9
violations / inspection
8.9 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
Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $360.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025089868 | $200.00 | Oct 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2020021651 | $160.00 | Apr 20, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections34 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections29 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 17, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 17, 2025 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $360.00 in fines.
- How much has Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Family Kitchen Restaurant and Catering in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $360.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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