Top 25 in depth: Fort Lauderdale

By Clancy & Gracie
October 18, 2026

Clancy: Pull up a stool. These are the 25 restaurants in Fort Lauderdale with the heaviest enforcement record between October 19, 2021 and October 18, 2026. Between them: 55 emergency closures, $64,070 in fines and 116 inspector-cited complaints.

55 emergency closures25 of 25 venues

$64,070 in fineson the record

116 inspector-cited complaintsadministrative

In Fort Lauderdale, 7 of every 100 licensed restaurants had at least one emergency closure in these five years; statewide it was 6.

#1 CHINA ONE — Davie
Emergency closures 4 (February 2024, February 2025, June 2025, October 2026)Fines $4,200 (5)Complaints 3Order filings 13Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: CHINA ONE in Davie had an emergency closure order 4 times, in February 2024, February 2025, June 2025 and October 2026. It also has $4,200.00 in fines on the books. Add 3 inspector-cited administrative complaints to that.
Gracie: Bouki can chatter later; I am reading the closures and fines. The bag stays nearby; the record has offered its own surprise.
#2 TEN TEN SEAFOOD & GRILL* — Sunrise
Emergency closures 3 (October 2023, October 2024, December 2024)Fines $6,920 (6)Complaints 9Order filings 8Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on December 15, 2022, but the business name stayed the same and two or more inspector complaints were filed in the year before it, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Ten Ten Seafood & Grill in Sunrise had emergency closures in October 2023, October 2024, and December 2024. Fines came to $6,920.00. There were nine administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Bouki just shook his head at those totals. The calendar keeps returning to the same spot like a ghost.
#3 SAVEUR TROPICAL RESTAURANT — Pompano Beach
Emergency closures 3 (October 2023, May 2024, December 2025)Fines $3,200 (5)Complaints 1Order filings 11Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Saveur Tropical Restaurant in Pompano Beach had emergency closures in October 2023, May 2024, and December 2025. The fines came to $3,200.00. One administrative complaint was cited by an inspector.
Gracie: M wè sa nan kafe a; my white candle burns steady. Baron Samedi would find this list as long as a summer afternoon.
#4 PIMAN — Fort Lauderdale
Emergency closures 3 (November 2021, June 2023, March 2024)Fines $3,200 (5)Complaints 7Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: PIMAN in Fort Lauderdale had emergency closures in November 2021, June 2023, and March 2024. The fines came to $3,200.00. There are seven administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: My white candle burns low while I touch the rooster feather in my gris-gris bag. Baron Samedi would say this list of closures is like a long road.
#5 ASAHI RESTAURANT — Sunrise
Emergency closures 3 (November 2023, April 2025, July 2026)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 1Order filings 10Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Asahi Restaurant in Sunrise had emergency closures in November 2023, April 2025, and July 2026. Fines totaled $2,600.00. One administrative complaint was cited by an inspector.
Gracie: The gris-gris bag is small; Papa Legba opened the gate for a long walk. This list grew over several years.
#6 PAUL'S FRESH BAKERY — Sunrise
Emergency closures 2 (March 2024, February 2025)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 9Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Paul's Fresh Bakery in Sunrise had emergency closures in March 2024 and February 2025. The fines came to $2,600.00. There are nine administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bouki leans closer while Manman Brigitte keeps the figures straight. This file is like a long song.
#7 LA GOURMANDIZE RESTAURANT* — Miramar
Emergency closures 3 (July 2024, September 2024, July 2025)Fines $1,720 (4)Complaints 2Order filings 9Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on March 3, 2023, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: La Gourmandize Restaurant in Miramar had emergency closures in July 2024, September 2024, and July 2025. Fines totaled $1,720.00. The record includes filings from before a March 2023 ownership change because the business name remained.
Gracie: Bondye bon. Closures and fines leave little room for a short reaction.
#8 TITIE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE — Fort Lauderdale
Emergency closures 3 (December 2021, September 2023, April 2025)Fines $2,400 (3)Complaints 0Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Titie Restaurant & Lounge in Fort Lauderdale had emergency closures in December 2021, September 2023, and April 2025. Fines totaled $2,400.00. The most recent closure happened this past April.
Gracie: Baron Samedi can wait; I am finishing this entry. The paper has its own rhythm; I am listening before I add a word.
#9 LA DONA — Sunrise
Emergency closures 2 (November 2024, July 2025)Fines $2,240 (3)Complaints 5Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: La Dona in Sunrise had emergency closures in November 2024 and July 2025. Fines totaled $2,240.00. There were five administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Gade pi byen, Baron Samedi would laugh at this total. This list is like a long ribbon.
#10 SOUTH CHINA RESTAURANT — Cooper City
Emergency closures 2 (December 2022, March 2024)Fines $2,800 (4)Complaints 7Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: South China Restaurant in Cooper City had emergency closures in December 2022 and March 2024. Fines totaled $2,800.00. There are seven administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: The rooster feather dances in my coffee grounds. Baron Samedi would find these gaps between visits quite a stretch.
#11 WILTON WINGS & PIZZA* — Fort Lauderdale
Emergency closures 2 (June 2024, January 2025)Fines $2,000 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 7Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on July 14, 2025, but the business name stayed the same and two or more inspector complaints were filed in the year before it, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Wilton Wings & Pizza in Fort Lauderdale had emergency closures in June 2024 and January 2025. The fines came to $2,000.00. Even with an ownership change in July 2025, the record stayed because the name didn't change and there were multiple complaints the year prior.
Gracie: Bouki points at the closures, then the fines. I can read a hint.
#12 ANNES PARADISE TAKEOUT & CATERING RESTAURANT INC — Lauderdale Lakes
Emergency closures 2 (July 2024, March 2025)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Annes Paradise Takeout & Catering Restaurant Inc in Lauderdale Lakes had emergency closures in July 2024 and March 2025. Fines totaled $2,600.00. There were four administrative complaints filed by inspectors.
Gracie: Bouki nudged my elbow. I was still reading.
#13 ATLANTIC PHO — Margate
Emergency closures 2 (June 2023, August 2023)Fines $2,600 (4)Complaints 4Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Atlantic Pho in Margate had emergency closures in June and August of 2023. The fines came to $2,600.00. There were four administrative complaints cited by inspectors.
Gracie: Papa Legba gets the crossroads. I get the closures and fines.
#14 KALALOU BAR & GRILL FORT LAUDERDALE LLC* — Tamarac
Emergency closures 2 (November 2024, July 2025)Fines $1,200 (2)Complaints 5Order filings 7Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 13, 2026, but the business name stayed the same and two or more inspector complaints were filed in the year before it, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Kalalou Bar & Grill in Tamarac had emergency closures in November 2024 and July 2025. The fines came to $1,200.00. Since the business name stayed the same after January 2026 and there were multiple complaints the year prior, the old record stays.
Gracie: Bouki is restless. I am finishing the entry.
#15 POMPANO PIZZA — Pompano Beach
Emergency closures 1 (August 2023)Fines $2,760 (4)Complaints 12Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Pompano Pizza in Pompano Beach had an emergency closure back in August 2023. Fines hit $2,760.00. There are twelve administrative complaints on the books.
Gracie: Closures and fines share this entry. The candle is mine; the arithmetic is theirs.
#16 MOONLITE DINER — Fort Lauderdale
Emergency closures 2 (April 2023, August 2026)Fines $1,400 (3)Complaints 5Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Moonlite Diner in Fort Lauderdale had emergency closures in April 2023 and August 2026. The fines hit $1,400.00. Five administrative complaints were cited by inspectors.
Gracie: At my table Baron Samedi waits for the end of this page. This list grew like a vine over time.
#17 TOP NOTCH DELICATESSEN & CATERING — Hollywood
Emergency closures 2 (January 2024, January 2025)Fines $2,400 (4)Complaints 2Order filings 6Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Top Notch Delicatessen & Catering in Hollywood had emergency closures in January 2024 and January 2025. Fines totaled $2,400.00. There were two administrative complaints cited by inspectors.
Gracie: Before the ceremony, I must light my white candle. Papa Legba likes a date that returns like a ghost.
#18 TARKA KARAHI AND KABAB — Coral Springs
Emergency closures 2 (July 2024, August 2025)Fines $3,120 (4)Complaints 2Order filings 5Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Tarka Karahi and Kabab in Coral Springs had emergency closures in July 2024 and August 2025. Fines totaled $3,120.00. There were two administrative complaints from inspectors.
Gracie: Bouki reached for the page before I finished reading. Papa Legba keeps the crossing; I keep the evidence on this side of it.
#19 MAINLAND CHINA BISTRO — Coral Springs
Emergency closures 1 (September 2025)Fines $3,760 (5)Complaints 8Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Mainland China Bistro in Coral Springs had an emergency closure in September 2025. The fines hit $3,760.00 and there are eight administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Manman Brigitte has her ledger; this entry has closures and fines. Papa Legba keeps the crossroads; I am keeping the distinction clear.
#20 PITA POKETS — Hollywood
Emergency closures 2 (January 2025, July 2025)Fines $1,250 (3)Complaints 2Order filings 7Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Pita Pokets in Hollywood had emergency closures in January 2025 and July 2025. Fines totaled $1,250.00. There were two administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bondye bon, the figures need no assistance from my imagination. The rooster feather is still, and that is useful when the paper is not.
#21 POKEMAN* — Plantation
Emergency closures 2 (October 2023, November 2023)Fines $200 (1)Complaints 3Order filings 7Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 29, 2025, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: Pokeman in Plantation had emergency closures in October 2023 and November 2023. Fines came to $200.00. The record stayed intact after a January 2025 ownership change because the business name didn't change.
Gracie: Bouki has his chatter; I have this entry to finish. Manman Brigitte would appreciate the patience this page is asking for.
#22 TACOCRAFT TAQUERIA AND TEQUILA BAR* — Plantation
Emergency closures 2 (April 2022, May 2026)Fines $2,400 (3)Complaints 3Order filings 4Ownership change: record kept
An ownership change was approved on January 23, 2026, but the business name stayed the same, so the earlier record still counts.
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Clancy: TacoCraft Taqueria and Tequila Bar in Plantation had emergency closures in April 2022 and May 2026. Fines hit $2,400.00. The record stayed intact after a January 2026 ownership change because the business name didn't change.
Gracie: My candle is steady; I do not hurry an entry. The gris-gris bag can rest; this entry carries its own weight in plain ink.
#23 CHAMPET RESTAURANT AND BAR — Pembroke Pines
Emergency closures 2 (May 2022, August 2024)Fines $1,600 (3)Complaints 6Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Champet Restaurant and Bar in Pembroke Pines had emergency closures in May 2022 and August 2024. The fines came to $1,600.00. There were six administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: My table has room for the entry and the rooster feather. Gade pi byen; the timing says more than a grand speech could.
#24 LITTLE VENICE — Hollywood
Emergency closures 1 (August 2024)Fines $2,600 (3)Complaints 9Order filings 3Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Little Venice in Hollywood had an emergency closure back in August 2024. Fines came to $2,600.00. There were nine administrative complaints on the record.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Manman Brigitte keeps a tighter count than this. Those complaints make for a long walk.
#25 LUCKY CAT STREET EATERY — FORT LAUDERDALE
Emergency closures 2 (November 2023, July 2026)Fines $2,300 (4)Complaints 3Order filings 4Ownership change: n.a.
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Clancy: Lucky Cat Street Eatery in Fort Lauderdale had emergency closures in November 2023 and July 2026. The fines came to $2,300.00. There were also three administrative complaints.
Gracie: Bondye bon, Baron Samedi is waiting for me to finish this page. This record stretches out like a lazy cat.

* Includes records from before a reported ownership change because the trading name continued and/or administrative complaints preceded the change.

Gracie: Read it slow; the record is not going anywhere and neither is the arithmetic. 25 of these 25 had at least one emergency closure order in these five years, and every fine and complaint above is on the public record. The score counts only against whoever runs the kitchen today, so read each entry as written.

How this ranking works

Each emergency closure episode adds ten points, and each order filing inside it adds three more, so for the same number of filings a venue shut repeatedly outranks one bunched into a single closure. Every $250 in fines adds one point, and each inspector-cited administrative complaint adds two. Nearby filings (seven days or less apart) group into one episode. A tenancy boundary excludes records from before a qualifying ownership change unless the documented exception applies. Read the methodology.