J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
2415 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305-2540J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 24 times on record with 122 total violations, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection—consistent with the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Recent inspections show a pattern of recurring violations across food safety fundamentals: handwashing procedures were cited in multiple inspections between 2024 and 2025, food contact surface violations appeared in at least three inspections, proper cooking temperatures were flagged repeatedly, and consumer advisory violations (notifications required for potentially hazardous foods) were documented in September 2025. A Warning Issued disposition on March 10, 2026 followed identification of approved food source, toxic substance control, and proper cooking temperature violations. The facility returned for a call-back inspection on March 19, 2026 with zero violations, resulting in a Call Back - Complied disposition.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections25 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Time as control, Approved food source.
- How many health inspections has J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale had?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale find?
- J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, J. Alexander's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures 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.
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