Ferdos Grill
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
25
Score
Ferdos Grill appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 14 violations to closer to 11 violations per visit.
“Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
4
Critical latest
5
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cookline Yukon unit - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat cooked chicken. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Cook entered kitchen and began handling food pans without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook used cell phone then put on gloves and began handling food items. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned on broiler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-97-2
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cookline - Yukon unit - milk - per operator opened over 24 hours ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Personal in charge - Chaiben Elias. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cookline hand sink blocked by equipment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and Cookline shelving. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Loose gaskets - expo reach in **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all dry storage shelving. Under all Cookline cooking equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Dry storage next to walk in cooler. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Interior of both Cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
25
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Florida Restaurant and Lodging. Missing for some. **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at wait station and prep area has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line. And reach in freezer closest to microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees for Cookline hand washing sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. Provided handwashing sign to operator. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in rear door missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-13: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-60-5
64
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at wait station and prep area has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line. And reach in freezer closest to microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees for Cookline hand washing sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in rear door missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-60-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-10: Observed same. **Time Extended**
21-38-4
55
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee with gloved hands touched ear then continued to place clean dish ware in storage. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Frozen raw beef over ready to eat frozen pita bread. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Frozen raw chicken not in commercial packaging over frozen raw beef. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee with gloved hands touched ear then continued to place clean dish ware in storage. Reviewed proper hand washing and glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline hummus (54F - Cold Holding) observed over stacked in food container, held on unit less than 4 hrs operator began to portion to place in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline; rice (110F - Hot Holding)held in unit less than 4 hrs, reviewed hot holding procedures with operator, operator began to reheat rice to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wait station hand washing sink used as storage for utensils. Cookline handwashing sink next to triple sink used as storage for plastic and glass containers. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In prep room **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris at wait station and prep area has accumulation of debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of water stored on floor at wait station, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line. And reach in freezer closest to microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees for Cookline hand washing sink by triple sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Screen in rear door missing. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in prep area by floor mixer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Warning**
21-38-4
16
Apr 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee working with food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items has visibly soiled fingernails. Reviewed proper hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-21-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm), operator made new solution Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in triple sink not an approved handwash sink. **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer for wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Quaternary Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. -Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -One door reach in cooler at cook line cooked chicken and cooked beef made 2 days ago not properly date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor at wait station and prep area has accumulation of debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in 2 reach-in freezers in kitchen and 1 at wait station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -Walk in cooler **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Cookline hand washing sink by triple sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair at prep area. **Warning**
36-60-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of salad station reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease /food debris. -Prep area by floor mixer. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing throughout kitchen. **Warning**
36-03-4
32
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Walk in cooler; raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hummus, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Prep area; bulk container of chickpeas -Walk in cooler; bulk container of garlic sauce **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed sanitizer and stored dry. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Bulk single service to go boxes stored on floor.
25-05-4
58
Mar 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operators Thermometer calibrated at 35°F
05-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand dash sink by dish machine used to prep food. Food scraps in sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, buckets of food stored on floor.
08B-38-4
78
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable illnesses and provided operator with Big 6 handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Expo soda fountain nozzles. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat
16-37-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Expo area and cookline. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Only drainboard on one side of triple sink. Shelving above is delaminated particle board.
16-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelving above triple sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. Delaminated shelving above triple sink.
14-52-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Beverage cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By dish machine and by ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. By water heater. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
39
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door of kitchen contains openings. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In floor tiles at ice machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
90
Nov 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packaged stored over bread Food stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted at dry storage Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- plastic containers at dish rack at the back
24-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at cook line;
22-16-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ferdos Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ferdos Grill on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ferdos Grill?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has accumulation of debris” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ferdos Grill.
How does Ferdos Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Ferdos Grill most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Ferdos Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ferdos Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ferdos Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Ferdos Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ferdos Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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