ANGELO ELIA THE BAKERY BAR
2104 E OAKLAND PARK BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 954.566.6100
Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 touching bread with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - flip top - sliced turkey - ambient cooling 1.5 hours at 9:15am (45-48F - Cooling) at 9:45am 46-48F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cookline hand sink used to wash food items. Reviewed proper use of hand sinks and employee took items to prep sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. Operator updated menu during inspection.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
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Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. 2 non-service dogs in dining area. Customers left establishment.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Walk in cooler - Cooked eggplant - per operator previously frozen. Reviewed proper date marking with operator.
Ice buildup in prep area reach-in freezer - by circulation fan.
Open dumpster lid.
Dec 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to Dough mixer blocked by Food trolley Employee removed trolley.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Manager replaced chlorine sanitizer
Employee handled soiled utensils and then engaged in removing clean utensils from dishmachine without washing hands. Dishwasher washed hands and put new gloves on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at pastry station Blocked by garbage can. Manager removed garbage can
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to prep table Employee replaced paper towels
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 10, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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/
Nov 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Dish washer handled dirty plates then proceeded to remove clean baking trays from dish machine
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by food trolley Hand wash sink next to food preperation table.
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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to prep table
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 8, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils. Handwash sink next to dough table. Employee removed items from hand sink
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/ Manager on duty Marissa Oliviera
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils. Handwash sink next to dough table. Employee removed items from hand sink
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/ Manager on duty Marissa Oliviera
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.
Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Dough cutting knives stored between wall and prep table. Employee removed knives.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee moved to the back of the building
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drinking water above prep table. Employee removed and discard item.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Continental freezer in pastry preparation are
Open dumpster lid.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 touching bread with bare hands. Employee washed hands and put gloves on
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by bread trolley. Manager removed bread trolley
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink at front counter used to store sanitizer bucket Manager removed sanitizer bucket from Hand wash sink
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/ Manager arrived during inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to Dishwasher. Employee replaced paper towel
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Eco lab technician fixed dish washer. Reading 100ppm Chlorine
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Employee cleaned ice build up
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. WC sitting on top of Baine Marie counter Manager removed WC and placed in sanitizer bucket
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Chlorine 0 Ppm sanitizer line was not properly placed in sanitizer. Rechecked 50 Ppm
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed bread being stored in large black trash bags in walk-in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over tomato sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator moved to lower shelf
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass bowl and scraper in hand washing sink in the pastry area. Employee removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replaced
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator forms.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee placed hat on head.
Food stored on floor. Observed bags of bread on floor in walk-in freezer. Employee elevated
Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed plastic cups and lids stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash at front counter. Operator moved cups and lids
Working containers of flour and sugar removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.