Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

608 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Overview

Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 24 times since records began, accumulating 123 violations, averaging 5.1 per inspection—slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has received 2 disciplinary actions totaling $400 in fines and has never been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been persistent across inspections, including recurring failures in hand washing, food temperature control, employee health reporting, and management awareness of food safety protocols. Shell stock handling violations appeared in multiple inspections. The most recent complaint inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 36 violations (4 high-priority) and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation; a follow-up inspection the next day found 18 violations and resulted in compliance. The facility's most recent routine inspection on September 19, 2025 resulted in a call-back administrative complaint recommendation after documenting 9 violations including repeated hand-washing failures.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
123Violations
0Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 5.1 violations / inspection 5.1 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

Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025078697 $200.00 Sep 19, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2022012617 $200.00 Feb 9, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 2 inspections18 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 4 inspections20 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

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

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 4 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 7, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale had?
Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale find?
Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 7, 2026 with 8 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
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.
Has Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Wine Garden in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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