Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park
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1506 E Commercial Blvd, Oakland Park, FL 33334Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park has accumulated 61 violations across 19 inspections since 2016, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. A single disciplinary action resulted in $1,320 in fines. High-priority violations have centered on time-as-control procedures (cited in 5 inspections), proper hand and arm washing (4 inspections), and shell stock requirements (3 inspections), indicating recurring issues with temperature control and employee hygiene protocols for raw shellfish handling. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 identified 9 violations including three separate time-as-control findings and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $1,320.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2014037721 | $1,320.00 | Jul 1, 2014 | District 11 |
Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park last inspected?
- Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 3, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park?
- The most frequently cited violations at Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park had?
- Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.2 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park find?
- Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park was most recently inspected on December 3, 2025 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park ever been shut down?
- No, Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,320.00 in fines.
- How much has Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park been fined?
- Escargot Bistro in Oakland Park has been fined a total of $1,320.00 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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