Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4300 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 240 violations across 27 inspections since 2017, averaging 8.9 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faces a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with recent inspections in 2025 and 2026 showing escalating violations including 7 high-priority citations in September 2025. Food contact surfaces, outer opening protection, and hand-washing procedures are the most frequently cited violations. A 2017 fire inspection documented a blocked exit caused by high chairs, which was corrected on-site.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
8.8
violations / inspection
8.8 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
Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Food-Licensing Inspection · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Side exit door blocked by high chairs. Moved chairs. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— 4 inspections30 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 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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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections23 violations · 17 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 4, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on May 4, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- Has Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Ferdos Grill in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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