Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale
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415 Ne 3rd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times on record with 122 total violations, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection—consistent with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, the violation record shows persistent high-priority findings. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 8 of the past 6 inspections, and proper hand-washing violations were cited in 7 of those same inspections, indicating a systemic management issue with employee health policies and handwashing compliance. High-priority violations for shell stock requirements, approved food sources, and time-as-a-control also appear repeatedly across the record. An administrative complaint was recommended following the September 26, 2024 inspection, and the facility received a $200 fine through one disciplinary action. A propane tank larger than the permitted 2.7 lb. water capacity was found inside the building on September 26, 2024, creating a fire safety violation. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 documented 18 violations, with multiple findings of high-priority employee health reporting and handwashing violations, and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024069068 | $200.00 | Sep 26, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Administrative complaint recommended
Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections28 violations · 19 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· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 7 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Top Hat 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 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.
- Has Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Top Hat in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Top Hat 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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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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