J. ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANT

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

dba J ALEXANDER'S RESTAURANTS LLC

Status Current (20)

Overview & reputation

J. Alexander's Restaurant is a seating restaurant located at 2415 N Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale with 218 seats. The establishment is a contemporary American restaurant known for wood-fired cuisine and American classics. The restaurant can be reached at (954) 563-9077 and offers both dine-in and takeout options.

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Food Safety Score

85 /100 · Good

Calculated by Florida Food Scores from DBPR inspection data over the last 36 months. This is not an official government rating. How scores work

Latest DBPR inspection

Mar 10, 2026 Call Back - Complied 0 violations

The Food Safety Score above reflects up to 4 weighted inspection cycles, not this single visit alone. View full history

Score breakdown

Based on 2 inspection cycles in the last 36 months.

  • Mar 19, 2026 cycle score 82 (60% weight) · 0 high, 2 intermediate, 2 basic · Warning
  • Sep 15, 2025 cycle score 90 (40% weight) · 0 high, 2 intermediate, 2 basic · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

DBPR Inspection History

3 records from Florida DBPR. Tap a row to expand violation details.

What violations mean
Date Result Expand
Mar 19, 2026
Callback
Call Back - Complied

No violation details recorded for this inspection.

Class: Food Visit ID: 13648539 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Mar 10, 2026
Warning Issued

Violations Found

Food from unapproved or unknown source
Food not cooked to required minimum temperature
Toxic substances improperly identified/stored/used
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 13520545 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Sep 15, 2025
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

Improper hand and arm washing technique
Food contact surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
Outer openings not properly protected
Class: Food Visit ID: 10925733 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food

License & Location

Location

Address
2415 N FEDERAL HWY
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33305-2540
Seating
218 seats
Phone
3464712327
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Bay (code 3)

License

License Number
SEA1617305
License Status
Current (20)
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
Risk Level 2
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 10, 2026

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