ALEM HARBOR CAFE
1396 SE 17 ST STE 201, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316
Last inspected Dec 13, 2024 · 8 visits since October 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
OCT 23
FEB 24
MAY 24
JUL 24
NOV 24
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 38 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023035034 | Jun 15, 2023 | Sep 1, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Dec 13, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in True Refrigerator in kitchen - Raw beef stored over butter packs. Additionally - observed at reach in cooler in cook line- Raw frozen lamb over Pierogies.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Turbo air sliding door cooler in kitchen - cut melon (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with food residue.
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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 5 employees with expired training certificates.
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed pack of pills stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Operator removed and stored correctly.
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 dishwasher machine at 00ppm after several attempts. Operator set up triple sink.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in True Refrigerator in kitchen - Raw beef stored over butter packs. Additionally - observed at reach in cooler in cook line- Raw frozen lamb over Pierogies.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Turbo air sliding door cooler in kitchen - cut melon (58F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Item not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed in another cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in kitchen with food residue.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in kitchen used for dumping- evident by food debris in drain. Operator removed debris.
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 5 employees with expired training certificates.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed at dry good storage rack in back of kitchen - Plate used as scooper stored in sugar container.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at women's restroom.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed dead roach on top of chest freezer in main line. Operator removed and sanitized area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal bag stored on top of microwave in kitchen. Operator stored correctly.
Jul 31, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1 2023
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage out bathrooms inside women's bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top unit
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
Jul 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1 2023
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding)in flip top unit per operator held less than 4 hours. Flip top unit ambient temperature 55F. Operator moved eggs to another cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler over night.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tzatziki (55F - Cold Holding); gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potato (52F - Cold Holding) per operator held in cooler over night. Observed sliced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (65F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (53F - Cold Holding) not portion or prep today per employee held in cooler less than 4 hours. Employee moved items to another cooler. Advised not to use unit fix ambient temperature 55F
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage out bathrooms inside women's bathroom.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler ambient temperature 54F
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 76F on cook line.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Flip top unit
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Flip top cooler.
Working containers of food sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.
May 21, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored above fruit, not commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell eggs ambient (64F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food stored at cookline for approximately 3 hours. Educated cook on using time as a public health control.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked spinach (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. Observed home fries (50F - Cold Holding) in far left reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed butter (60F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, taken out of cooler approximately 30 mins prior to inspection. Educated cook on using time as a public health control. 2) Observed cooked spinach (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 3) Observed home fries (50F - Cold Holding) in far left reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Reviewed and provided employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed home fries stored inside reach in cooler without date marking. Per operator, food prepared yesterday.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing inside kitchen.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed cooked spinach (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at cookline. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. Observed home fries (50F - Cold Holding) in far left reach in cooler in kitchen. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw chicken thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator put chicken in reach in cooler to thaw.
Feb 27, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-01-2023.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over frozen fruit, not commercially packaged, inside far right reach in freezer, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed avocados inside middle reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator removed raw beef.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days, not food handler certified. Provided list of approved training programs to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage links stored inside low boy cooler, at cook line, without date marking. Per operator, sausage prepared yesterday. Operator put date mark on sausage.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in front of restrooms.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and oil cartons stored on floor, in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef Pattie's, not commercially packaged, stored over broccoli, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown blue substance stored at front counter. Operator labeled.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate stored inside potato bin inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
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