How many health inspections has GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL had?

GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL ever been shut down?

No, GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL

1821 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA1621325

GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL in Fort Lauderdale, FL has 23 inspections on record with 159 total violations (6.9 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections

159Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 24, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Mar 24, 2025 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Jan 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Sep 20, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 21, 2024 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

Sep 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Mar 10, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Dec 13, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 18, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Feb 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 5, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

Aug 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Feb 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Aug 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 27, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

May 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 19, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V28 Water supply

Oct 17, 2017 — Routine - Food· 22 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 16, 2016 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Broward County average of 0.17 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.31.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL had?: GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL ever been shut down?: No, GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at GILBERT'S 17TH STREET GRILL are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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