Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1455 Se 17 Str, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Overview

Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale accumulated 101 violations across 25 inspections, averaging 4.0 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing procedure violations have dominated recent inspections, appearing in 10 of the last 5 inspections between March 16 and March 24, 2026, triggering escalating enforcement responses: a warning on March 16, an extension with pending compliance on March 17, and an administrative complaint recommendation on March 24. A complaint-based inspection on July 9, 2025 identified 24 violations including handwashing failures, allergen awareness lapses, and improper chemical storage, though a follow-up inspection on July 10 found compliance. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on September 12, 2019 for cooking equipment with grease-laden vapors operating without a hood suppression system. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
101Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4 violations / inspection 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

Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed small electric fryer, used to fry shrimp and induction burner on chest freezer.

Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

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

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale had?
Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale find?
Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
Has Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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 V27 (Correct procedures) mean?
Violation 27 (Correct procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/27.
Has Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Funderdome in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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