BIG CITY TAVERN Health Score — Fort Lauderdale, FL

609 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Inspections on file 2

High-risk violations 1

Inspected 7/23/2026

Fort Lauderdale avg 88 / 100

88 / 100

Good

1 high-risk issue, 1 moderate issue, 2 minor issues found

Inspected July 23, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 35% of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk

Moderate

Minor

Violations Found

High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Moderate Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
Minor PH/TCS foods properly thawed
Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean

Inspection History

B

July 23, 2026 Latest Complaint Full

1 high-risk issue, 1 moderate issue, 2 minor issues found

ClearScore: 88 / 100
Complaint Full Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Risk
- #2 Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory
Moderate
- #3 Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
Minor
- #6 PH/TCS foods properly thawed
- #23 Non-food contact surfaces clean
4 violations total this inspection
A

July 14, 2026 Routine - Food

1 high-risk issue, 3 minor issues found

ClearScore: 90 / 100
Routine - Food Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Risk
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
Minor
- #14 Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
- #36 Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
- #41 Chemicals/toxic substances
4 violations total this inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How did BIG CITY TAVERN do on its last health inspection? −

BIG CITY TAVERN received a ClearScore of 88/100 (Grade B) on its inspection on July 23, 2026. 4 violations were found, including 1 high-risk issue. Overall, the kitchen was in reasonable compliance.

How many violations does BIG CITY TAVERN have? +

The most recent inspection of BIG CITY TAVERN on July 23, 2026 found 4 violations: 1 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 2 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

When was BIG CITY TAVERN last inspected? +

BIG CITY TAVERN was last inspected on July 23, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

Should I be concerned about eating at BIG CITY TAVERN? +

BIG CITY TAVERN received a Grade B (ClearScore 88/100) on its most recent inspection. There was 1 high-risk violation noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

What violations were found at BIG CITY TAVERN? +

The most recent inspection found 4 violations at BIG CITY TAVERN: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 3. PH/TCS foods properly thawed. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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