Plantation, Broward County

BORSALINO CAFE

1045 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation, FL 33324

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 16, 2026
City
Plantation
County
Broward
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Mar 16, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 14, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 24300417

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon and tuna stored over ready to eat sliced cheese in the right walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 24300416

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed operator properly using Time as a Public Health Control but was missing the written procedures. Inspector emailed operator a copy of the written procedures. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24300418

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 3 employees with expired employee training certificates.

14-69-4

Detail 24300415

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the dishwashing machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Feb 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-29-4

Detail 24387316

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee making a smoothie, then they touched the garbage can and without changing gloves or washing their hands continued to handle ready to eat fruits for the smoothie. Employee washed their hands and changed their gloves. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 24387317

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 and raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging fully thawed and not removed frozen packaging. See stop sale.

31B-02-4

Detail 24387314

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink. Operator added paper towels. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24387315

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 and raw salmon in reduced oxygen packaging fully thawed and not removed frozen packaging. See stop sale.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-17-4

Detail 24033508

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs with gloved hands, remove gloves and wand for 5-7 seconds. Discussed proper hand washing time with employee. Employee rewashed hands for 10-15 seconds Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24033513

High Priority - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready-to-eat tomatoes and cheese in walk in cooler. Operator stored properly. Discussed proper separation of raw ready to eat foods with operator Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 24033516

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed WD 40 stored over clean drinking glasses. Operator stored properly. Bottle of hydrogen peroxide stored above clean utensils. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 24033509

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter in mop sink.

16-32-5

Detail 24033514

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator unable to provide quaternary test kit at time of inspection

53A-05-6

Detail 24033512

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/

14-69-4

Detail 24033515

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all 3 reach in freezers.

10-17-4

Detail 24033510

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line 2 knives held between reach in cooler and prep area. Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

38-07-4

Detail 24033511

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line

Dec 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 23425473

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23425472

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. Operator print and posted procedures Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23425474

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook handwashing sink used to wash cucumbers. Cook removed cucumbers from handwashing sink Corrected On-Site

Oct 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Total: 1

45-04-4

Detail 23235529
  • From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -Observed establishment frying eggs and other grease laden equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-08: Time Extended

Oct 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23231168

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). Per operator, beef and chicken cooked and placed in walk in cooler from over night. Pork and butter placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on raw pork and butter. See stop sale on cooked chicken and beef. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23231170

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (44F - Cold Holding); raw pork (44F - Cold Holding); butter (45F). Per operator, beef and chicken cooked and placed in walk in cooler from over night. Pork and butter placed in unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on raw pork and butter. See stop sale on cooked chicken and beef. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 23231167

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator removed garbage container Corrected On-Site Warning

45-04-4

Detail 23231169

Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. -Observed establishment frying eggs and other grease laden equipment.

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 22701314

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator renewed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 22701313

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed degreaser stored above red wine vinegar on black cart in front of triple sink, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

Nov 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

12A-02-4

Detail 22475365

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

31A-11-4

Detail 22475364

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils Owner removed utensils Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22475362

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced paper towels Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 22475363

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced soap Corrected On-Site

Jun 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 22063718

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken breasts over parmigiana cheese in walk-in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22063715

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hash browns (62F - Cold Holding) on counter next to steam table. Per operator less than 1.5 hours. Operator move to walk in to quick chill. . Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22063716

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22063714

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22063713

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Ahi tuna and salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator importance of implementing oxygen to the fish when thawing. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22063717

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Jan 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 8

01D-01-5

Detail 21729353

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator does not have letter for ahi tuna served raw but will email me it when he receives it.

08A-08-5

Detail 21729354

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. #1: raw bacon over ready to eat hash browns in prep walk-in cooler. #2: smoked salmon stored above ready to eat chicken in prep walk-in cooler.

08A-04-5

Detail 21729349

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed leafy greens.

03A-02-5

Detail 21729351

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. feta cheese (48°F - Cold Holding) In flip top cooler in kitchen, feta cheese is stacked high above fill line of metal container insert. Operator removed excess and moved to reach-in cooler below. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 21729350

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of hand-wash sink next to flip top cooler in kitchen. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 21729348

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at both hand-wash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 21729347

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. Educated operator on importance of introducing oxygen to fish when thawing. Corrective Action Taken

21-07-4

Detail 21729352

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm) Employee added a Paul of bleach retesting at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

Jun 15, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 21139058

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink at front line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Time Extended

May 31, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

27-16-4

Detail 21114061

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Observed no hot water throughout establishment. Warning

32-04-4

Detail 21114062

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. -Observed self closing device disconnected on female restroom Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21114063

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Observed no handwash sign at a hand sink at front line. Warning