Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

CAFE VICO

3496 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
18
4 High Priority
May 16, 2025
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Closed
Inspections
11

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.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 5Basic: 9Total: 18

12A-02-4

Detail 23777193

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23777187

High Priority - Right cookline flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23777195

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. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23777188

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

12A-03-4

Detail 23777189

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands in proper sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 23777203

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef and salmon carpaccio. Operator began updating menus during inspection. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23777201

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23777194

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Several employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.

53B-13-5

Detail 23777202

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

08B-52-4

Detail 23777199

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Upstairs - A/C unit dripping into collection container on top of chest freezer.

10-12-5

Detail 23777186

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Upstairs ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

10-17-4

Detail 23777192

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline - 1. in use knife between flip top and prep table. 2. in use knife stored under tabletop steam table. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23777200

Basic - Interior of the 3 cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

38-01-4

Detail 23777198

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above entrance to walk in cooler.

05-09-4

Detail 23777191

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline - tall US Refrigeration unit.

29-49-6

Detail 23777196

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side cookline flip top. Repeat Violation

06-01-5

Detail 23777197

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and octopus thawing in countertop in back prep area. Operator moved to walk in to continue thawing process. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23777190

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

01C-01-4

Detail 23525082

Intermediate - No tag on original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator placed tag back in original container. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-27-4

Detail 23525083

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23525084

Basic - Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler at cook line. Warning

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31B-03-4

Detail 22894076

Intermediate - No soap provided at west side of bar handwash sink.

31B-04-4

Detail 22894077

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a total of four (4) signs missing between kitchen and bar hand wash sinks.

29-17-4

Detail 22894075

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in 3 locations.

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 10

50-17-3

Detail 22581072

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22581071

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat cooked eggplant in right side cookline flip top. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 22581066

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

11-27-4

Detail 22581074

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22581068

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 bar soda guns. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22581069

Intermediate - Handwash sink not useable at food preparation/dishwashing area. "Out of order" sign on Handsink next to downstairs triple sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22581073

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22581075

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. All employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees began filling out during inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 22581070

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler - Mashed potatoes and lasagne - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 22581067

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Expo area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

50-17-3

Detail 21667598

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/22

29-34-4

Detail 21667595

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the front bar.

08B-38-4

Detail 21667597

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt bin on floor by back door - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 21667596

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar - operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 20847590

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit at expo station. Water removed and utensils replaced. Corrected On-Site

50-17-2

Detail 20847591

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20847589

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) butter (41-48) in flip top cooler. Butter over stacked above cold holding line and in unit less than 1 hour per Chef. Over stacked portions removed and placed inside cooler. 2) garlic oil (41-50) on ice. Garlic oil on ice less than 1 hour and ice level shallow. Ice added. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 20847595

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen and bar. Paper towels replaced. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20847594

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser in dish area, Label added, . Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20847593

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site

25-09-4

Detail 20847592

Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped straws at bar. Straws moved behind bar. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20847588

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt container not labeled in back kitchen by mixer. Label added. Corrected On-Site

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 20516136

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Observed same Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20516135

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 2nd floor exit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-16: Observed same Time Extended

Sep 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20514782

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended

02B-04-5

Detail 20514779

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tiramisu on dessert menu and salmon carpaccio on menu Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Salmon was corrected on menu. Tiramisu is still in printing process Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 20514783

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20514784

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 20514781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 20514780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 2nd floor exit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-15: Observed same Time Extended

Jul 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 12Basic: 7Total: 22

22-41-4

Detail 20339983

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed at 0 ppm. Operator placed new gallon of sanitizer. Observed at 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning

09-01-4

Detail 20339993

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lemons for drinks Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20340000

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ricotta cheese (47°F) stored at wait station. Operator placed in walk in cooler for quick chill Warning

01C-05-4

Detail 20340002

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

01C-03-4

Detail 20339994

Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served. Warning

01C-02-4

Detail 20339989

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam for 90 days. Oldest tag is from June Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20340001

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20340003

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. HWS in prep area and bar blocked by garbage can Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20339988

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sink next to cook line used to fill pot Warning

02B-04-5

Detail 20339998

Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Tiramisu on dessert menu and salmon carpaccio on menu Warning

53A-05-6

Detail 20339987

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/ Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20339991

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to cook line Warning

05-06-4

Detail 20340004

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 20339990

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20339995

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Label degreaser and sanitizer Warning

36-36-4

Detail 20339984

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Upstairs liquor room Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20339997

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone above spice storage on flip top cooler Employee cell charging on table while making bread Warning

13-03-4

Detail 20339999

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee making bread. Employee placed on hat Corrected On-Site Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 20339992

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. 2nd floor exit Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20339986

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Downstairs wait station Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20339985

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at 2nd floor ice machine Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 20339996

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Red Bull in dessert cooler and core water bottle at bar cooler Warning