Lotus in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
3020 N Federal Hwy Ste 1, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306Lotus in Fort Lauderdale averaged 3.9 violations per inspection across 17 inspections since 2016, below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 6 of the last 8 inspections, including findings in September 2025, February 2025, March 2024, and September 2023. Consumer advisory violations were cited in 4 of the last 5 inspections. Time as control violations appeared in 3 consecutive inspections between September 2025 and January 2026. Hand washing and handwashing facility violations were documented in 3 separate inspections. The facility has experienced no emergency closures. The most recent inspection on January 7, 2026 resulted in Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Lotus in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Lotus in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Lotus in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Lotus in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Lotus in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Lotus in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Lotus in Fort Lauderdale are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Lotus in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Lotus in Fort Lauderdale has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Lotus in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Lotus in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Lotus in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Lotus in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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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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