Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1411 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Overview

TAP 42 in Fort Lauderdale operates as a 242-seat permanent food service establishment and has accumulated 141 violations across 24 inspections, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection — slightly above the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Employee health reporting violations have been cited in at least 7 of the past 10 inspections, including high-priority findings in October, November, and December 2025. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in 5 of those same recent inspections. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 found 15 violations, including 3 high-priority violations (employee health reporting, shell stock requirements, and approved food source), and an administrative complaint was recommended. A prior routine inspection on September 19, 2024 also resulted in a warning issued after 10 violations were found, including 5 high-priority violations spanning management awareness, consumer advisory, time as control, parasite destruction, and shell stock requirements. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A fire safety violation was documented on December 12, 2022 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
141Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$600in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.9 violations / inspection 5.9 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

Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $600.00

Disciplinary action history for Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026006518 $200.00 Nov 20, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2026001004 $200.00 Oct 28, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2023047043 $200.00 Aug 14, 2023 Miami (Doral)

Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed Fire extinguisher undercharged at service station by exit door.

Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 4 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 2, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
What are the most common violations at Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Shell stock requirements.
How many health inspections has Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale had?
Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale find?
Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on December 2, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
Has Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Tap 42 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
Has Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
How much has Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Tap 42 in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $600.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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