High Tides
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
47
Score
High Tides has been inspected seven times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 17, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so High Tides trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server bring soiled plates, then grab clean plates with new customers orders. After manager instructed, employee washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee cooking orders and drinking water from open bottle , after manager instructed, employee discarded gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. 3 knives between corner of prep table and compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup used to dispense ice, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plastic cups below prep sink , subject to water splash.
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of grouper fish being defrost in standing water. Employee removed from water.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two compartments reach in cooler, soil residue in two handles. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Packages of grouper fish, per manager fish on thawing two hours ago, employee removed from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
47
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels stored at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor at bar. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp above bacon and lemons inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Aug 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of mold like substance on soda nozzles throughout bar. Operator had bartenders wash, rinse, and sanitize all soda gun nozzles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of grease on hand wash sink and soap dispenser in kitchen, next to deep fryers.
23-03-4
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by mini prep table. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour not in original package not labeled above prep table. Operator wrote common name on container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket outside kitchen area. Operator hung mop up. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was High Tides last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at High Tides on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at High Tides?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at High Tides.
How does High Tides compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
High Tides most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has High Tides' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at High Tides have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at High Tides 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 High Tides inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, High Tides is inspected around two times per year on average.
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