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's most recent inspection on July 21, 2026 resulted in 8 violations including 3 high-risk issues, giving it a ClearScore of 72/100.

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 and require immediate correction.

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.

Based on the most recent inspection, TOP HAT earned a ClearScore of 72/100 (Grade C). We recommend reviewing the specific violations found before visiting.

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. View the full inspection history above for complete details.

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