Holy Avocado
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
39
Score
Holy Avocado has been inspected three times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 11 violations per visit lately, up from roughly eight violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no soap provided at handwash sink”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so Holy Avocado trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
6
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw chicken and raw smoked salmon in same container in sink. Operator properly separated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-16-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon, tuna tartar, sunny side up raw shell egg entrees - both digital and paper menus. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter - operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand sink used to wash containers. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Front counter reach in units. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's (unisex) bathroom. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Single-service forks improperly stored - on floor at front counter. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw chicken and raw fish thawing in dry sink. Operator trined cold water to continue thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
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Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food - cooking items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink with pitcher of water in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish thawing at triple sink in sink with no water running. Reviewed proper thawing. Operator immediately began cooking the items. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
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. Per operator fish was thawed this morning under cold running water. Operator removed fish from packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's (unisex) bathroom.
32-12-6
45
Apr 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.... For smoke salmon .
01D-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service...menu stated that establishment will be served smoke salmon.
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink all sink .
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing...operator went to get chlorine at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-38-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...all sink
31B-03-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees...all handwashing sink at the establishment
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Holy Avocado last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Holy Avocado on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Holy Avocado?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Holy Avocado.
How does Holy Avocado compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Holy Avocado most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Holy Avocado's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Holy Avocado have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Holy Avocado 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.
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