Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4140 El Mar Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times since 2016, accumulating 91 violations—an average of 3.6 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. However, handwashing and management awareness violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections in 2025 and early 2026. In February 2025, an administrative complaint was recommended after an inspection documented six high-priority violations including management awareness, employee health reporting, and food contact surface issues. The facility received a $800 disciplinary fine. The most recent inspection on February 12, 2026 identified 2 high-priority violations related to handwashing facilities and employee health policy, along with 13 additional violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $800.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024012891 | $800.00 | Feb 8, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale |
Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 12, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Sea Lord Hotel & Suites 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 V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- Has Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
- How much has Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Sea Lord Hotel & Suites in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) 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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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