TOP HAT Health Score — Fort Lauderdale, FL

415 NE 3RD STREET, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 7/21/2026
Fort Lauderdale avg 88 / 100
C
72 / 100
Fair

3 high-risk issues, 1 moderate issue, 4 minor issues found

Inspected July 21, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 10% of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
1
Minor
4

Violations Found

  • High Risk Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • Minor Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • Minor Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances ×2

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Frequently Asked Questions

TOP HAT received a ClearScore of 72/100 (Grade C) on its inspection on July 21, 2026. While it did not receive a failing grade, inspectors found 8 violations, including 3 high-risk issues. We recommend reviewing the full violation list before visiting.

The most recent inspection of TOP HAT on July 21, 2026 found 8 violations: 3 high-risk, 1 moderate, and 4 minor. High-risk violations are the most serious category and require immediate correction under Florida law.

TOP HAT was last inspected on July 21, 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.

TOP HAT received a Grade C (ClearScore 72/100) on its most recent inspection. There were 3 high-risk violations noted, which are worth reviewing before your visit. We recommend checking the specific violations listed above.

The most recent inspection found 8 violations at TOP HAT: 1. Time and Temperature Control – potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS) 2. Food protection, cross-contamination 3. Food protection, cross-contamination. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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