Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

CAFE DEL MAR

101 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
2 High Priority
Apr 7, 2026
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

12A-27-4

Detail 24495775

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Gloved employee cracked raw shell eggs, washed and dried gloves, then grabbed a clean plate to prepare a different customer order. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24495780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork sausages (90F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (100F - Hot Holding); gravy (110F), per employee food hot held less than two hours. Employee reheated al containers inn microwave to 167F. Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 24495776

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 24495772

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag, on line yesterday , employee dated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 24495774

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - -Coffee station- -Cook line- employee provided. Corrected On-Site

32-07-5

Detail 24495782

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled floor in women bathrooms

36-34-5

Detail 24495781

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area, above storage of clean glasses. Build up of black like substance.

14-11-5

Detail 24495773

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station- broken flip top.

08B-38-4

Detail 24495779

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer-Two boxes of mozzarella fresh cheese, employee moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 24495777

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside paprika seasoning, employee removed. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 24495778

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Coffee station- hand wash sink- hot water faucet, not working.

Aug 26, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 13

08A-20-5

Detail 23985254

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish inside flip top cooler 2 at cook line. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23985248

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.

01B-02-5

Detail 23985259

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23985253

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler 2// sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Food stored above cool one inside cooler. Operator put food inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-15-5

Detail 23985251

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at cook line. Employee remade and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 23985258

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last date served.

01C-10-4

Detail 23985255

Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed clam tags removed from bag of clams, stored inside walk in cooler, before bag was emptied. Operator put tag with batch of clams. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 23985250

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen office. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 23985256

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23985249

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23985252

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.

10-01-5

Detail 23985257

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23985247

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza box shelf soiled with accumulation of dust, at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

08A-20-5

Detail 23623641

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Observed raw chicken stored above raw crab cake inside cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored above beer kegs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23623639

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich station// lox (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 23623643

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed grill station// sliced ham (46F - Cooling) since 8:30am, at 9:55am. 48F at 10:20am. Ham is stored inside deep container, overstacked. Operator put foods inside cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23623642

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1)Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator provided. 2) Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to office. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23623640

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23623644

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23232121

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw Chicken Parmesan (not commercially packaged) stored over bag of fries. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23232123

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 7 on duty while no manager present.

06-09-1

Detail 23232122

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - packages of tuna fish not opened as instructed. Operator removed items from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Mar 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-01-5

Detail 22686562

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers stored inside flour and rice bins in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22686563

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22158055

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions and lobsters inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22158050

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (44°F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, door was opened during delivery. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 22158056

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fresh garlic in oil stored on cook line without time mark. Per operator, food put out for service at 8:00am. Operator put time mark on fresh garlic in oil. Corrected On-Site

41-15-5

Detail 22158053

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 400ppm). Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22158049

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags stored without last day served date. Reviewed procedures for shellstock tags.

31B-02-4

Detail 22158051

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks hrouhout kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

02A-01-4

Detail 22158052

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator to be posted.

51-11-4

Detail 22158057

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks unsecured, stored in kitchen. Operator chained tanks. Corrected On-Site

33-38-4

Detail 22158054

Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink next to office, in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 21708447

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed during inspection. Confirmation #226036245 Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 21708445

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, cases of raw shrimp and seafood above containers of frozen vegetables. Employee rearranged items to properly separate. Corrected On-Site

03A-03-5

Detail 21708446

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs in ice bath at cookline above level of ice. Ambient temperature 68F. Per employee eggs out 2 hrs. Excess eggs above ice moved to walk in to rechill. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 21708440

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In walk in cooler, cooked wings (48F - Cold Holding). Dated 2 days ago. 2) in right fliptop unit cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding). From same wings in walk in cooler.

03A-02-5

Detail 21708443

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) In walk in cooler, cooked wings (48F - Cold Holding). Dated 2 days ago. 2) in right fliptop unit cooked wings (56F - Cold Holding). From same wings in walk in cooler. See stop sale. Repeat Violation

41-27-4

Detail 21708442

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket at cook line at 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 21708441

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At sink beside pizza oven at end of cook line. Employee replaced paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21708444

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between equipment and wall on cook line opposite pizza oven. Employee removed knife to be cleaned. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 21708439

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Unopened drink bottles in left fliptop unit. Employee moved drinks to separated container, labeled, and placed on bottom cooler. Corrected On-Site

Mar 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 20940934

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher cleaned and began filling 3 compartment sink and immediately unloaded clean equipment out of dish machine. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and proper hand washing then observed. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20940932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) in middle fliptop upper - cut tomatoes (47-59F - Cold Holding); fresh garlic mayo (57F - Cold Holding). Per chef items in unit approximately 2 hrs. Items moved to reach in cooler to rechill. 2) at expo station individual butters (67F - Cold Holding); cut watermelon (46-64F - Cold Holding); cut cantaloupe (48-59F - Cold Holding). Per employee items cut at 8:00am and used only for breakfast. Items moved cooler to rechill. 3) in right fliptop upper for omelettes cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); cookies peppers (55F -Cold Holding); diced sausage (56F- Cold Holding) Items prepared at 8:00am Containers placed in ice bath to chill. Recommended using Time As Public Health Control for all items as used for breakfast only. Form provided. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20940933

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand sinks by ice machine and cook line. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 20940936

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink on wall by right end of cook line. Employee refilled soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20940935

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two small tanks not secured against larger tanks. Manager secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20940937

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage container on counter beside meat slicer. Employee discarded beverage. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 20940938

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar hand sink. Sign posted by manager. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20486766

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. omelette station: sliced ham (46°F); smoked salmon (45-46°F) items in unit less than 1 hr, items placed on ice, 2nd temp ham 39f salmon 39f Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03B-01-6

Detail 20486765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line diced sausage (90°F - Hot Holding); items on cookline without temperature control. Made less than 2 hrs per cook, Items placed to flat top to reheat, reheated to 165f. Recommended time in lieu Corrected On-Site

16-13-5

Detail 20486767

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Manager corrected 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site