Even Keel Las Olas

1109 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Even Keel Las Olas has been inspected five times since 2023. On Apr 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling tile missing” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Even Keel Las Olas trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

6 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In kitchen, cup used to dispense flour. Operator removed cup

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In kitchen and ware washing area, ceiling tiles missing.

36-36-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. In ware washing area, employee cell phone stored on clean plates. Operator removed phone and washed plates. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, food stored on floor. Operator moved items to shelf **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, standing water 80°F with in use utensils.

10-07-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. By ware washing area, light shield missing from light.

38-01-4

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

Intermediate - Cookline - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times - blocked by mop bucket. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Caesar dressing with raw shell eggs. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 4 dead in cabinet under front counter hand sink. Operator removed and sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**

35A-03-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cookline reach in units.

23-24-4

Jun 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observe with salmon.

03G-04-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe with salmon. In ROP NOT FROZEN.

01B-13-4

Intermediate - Observe can opener and ice machine soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with oyster tags

01C-03-4

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form and he printed and had employees that were here sign. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Oct 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Over dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

36-36-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap between the double doors that open to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Over triple sink and next to,walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-08: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**

38-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Even Keel Las Olas last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Even Keel Las Olas on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Even Keel Las Olas?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Even Keel Las Olas.

How does Even Keel Las Olas compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Even Keel Las Olas most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Even Keel Las Olas' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Even Keel Las Olas have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Even Keel Las Olas means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Even Keel Las Olas inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Even Keel Las Olas is inspected around two times per year on average.

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