Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes
Last inspected:
3450 N Sr 7, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319Fern Gully Grill Inc #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has accumulated 253 violations across 37 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.8 per visit. The facility was shut down twice for fly activity. Fire safety inspections documented blocked exit doors and pathways, violations that persisted when the location operated as Church's Chicken #5393 from 2015 to 2017. Recent enforcement shows an escalating pattern, with inspectors issuing a warning on July 28, 2025, citing 24 violations including 7 high-priority items, followed by a callback the next day.
Most recent closure: July 7, 2021 for fly activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.8
violations / inspection
6.8 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
2
emergency closures
2 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Emergency Closure History (2)
Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2019055519 | $400.00 | Oct 30, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (6)
— 4 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-09-06: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection on 2017-09-13: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed boxes in front of exit door.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed several empty boxes blocking the exit rear door **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: Means of access, including entrances, halls, and stairways, must permit unobstructed travel at all times and shall be clean, ventilated and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall be kept in good condition. Railways, as defined in 61C-1.001(23), F.A.C., shall be installed on all stairways and around all porches and steps. For reporting purposes only.
Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Full Inspection History — DBPR (37)
— 6 inspections36 violations · 19 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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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
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— 1 inspection3 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 10 inspections51 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative Complaint Time Extension
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes last inspected?
- Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes last shut down?
- Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes was last shut down on July 7, 2021 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes had?
- Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has had 37 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes find?
- Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes was most recently inspected on August 14, 2025 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes ever been shut down?
- Yes, Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has 6 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes been fined?
- Fern Gully Grill INC #2 in Lauderdale Lakes has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Fern Gully Grill INC in Lauderdale Lakes operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Church's Chicken #5393 (2015-2017).
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