Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1700 S Ocean Ln, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316-3705
Overview

Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times since January 2022, accumulating 135 violations at an average of 5.4 per inspection, marginally above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations cited in at least 4 inspections, consumer advisory violations appearing in 6 inspections, and improper hand and arm washing violations documented in at least 2 inspections. Toxic substance control violations were cited in 3 separate inspections. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, toxic substance control, and food contact surfaces, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

26Inspections
140Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.4 violations / inspection 5.4 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

Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 11, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale are: Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale had?
Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale find?
Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on August 11, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Palm Garden in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.

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