Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1725 Se 12 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-1499
Overview

Lauderdale Yacht Club, a 590-seat permanent food service establishment in Fort Lauderdale, has compiled 157 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection—nearly 15 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 8 of the most recent 8 inspections, making this a persistent systemic issue. Food contact surface violations were cited repeatedly, including in 4 of the last 8 inspections. High-priority violations for handwashing, proper cooking temperatures, and employee health policy have been documented across multiple years. A single disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. The facility also has a fire safety violation on record from 2016 involving a portable fire extinguisher in the K-class kitchen area. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 identified 10 violations including high-priority findings for employee health reporting, proper cooking temperatures, parasite destruction, and handwashing, with the inspection completed and no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
157Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6 violations / inspection 6 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

Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025031737 $200.00 Mar 6, 2025 Miami (Doral)

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

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. K-class in kitchen area

Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 5 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections21 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued

Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Clean multi-use utensils.
How many health inspections has Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale had?
Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale find?
Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 24, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Lauderdale Yacht Club 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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
Has Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Lauderdale Yacht Club in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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