TOP HAT
415 NE 3RD STREET, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 21, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 8
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (8)
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were hanging in the sheet pan with bread and clean pans. The bottles were moved
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were hanging in the sheet pan with bread and clean pans. The bottles were moved **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar, cheese skewer (51F - Cold Holding). The skewers are intended for Bloody Mary's and stored at room temperature next to the ice bin. The skewers have been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours. The skewers were returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the bar, cheese skewer (51F - Cold Holding). The skewers are intended for Bloody Mary's and stored at room temperature next to the ice bin. The skewers have been out of refrigeration for less than 4 hours. The skewers were returned to the refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 21-08-4Corrected on site
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the bar, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 14-01-5RepeatCorrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On the cook line, in the cup of salt and pepper, a small ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On the cook line, in the cup of salt and pepper, a small ramekin was stored inside and used to dispense the food. The ramekin was removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 41-17-4RepeatCorrected on site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were not labeled. The chef labeled the bottles
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the cook line, two bottles of sanitizer were not labeled. The chef labeled the bottles **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 08B-38-4RepeatCorrected on site
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, chicken thighs were stored on the floor. The item was moved up
Basic - Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, chicken thighs were stored on the floor. The item was moved up **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-39-4Corrected on site
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In the cook line reach in cooler, cut avocados with the sticker still attached. The avocados were removed and the stickers were removed
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In the cook line reach in cooler, cut avocados with the sticker still attached. The avocados were removed and the stickers were removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.