BORSALINO CAFE
1045 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324
Last inspected Aug 7, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator renewed during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack a raw shell egg and cook the egg. Then without changing gloves or washing their hands they plated the cooked ready to eat egg on the plate. Employee washed their hands and changed their gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat chicken in the right walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
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 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Mar 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at back handwash sink. Operator added paper towels.
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.
Jan 14, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by the dishwashing machine.
Sep 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
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
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
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter in mop sink.
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
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/
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in all 3 reach in freezers.
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
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above cook line
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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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
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
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook handwashing sink used to wash cucumbers. Cook removed cucumbers from handwashing sink
Oct 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- 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.
Oct 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink at cookline block with garbage container. Operator removed garbage container
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, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12/01/2023. Operator renewed during inspection.
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.
Nov 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store utensils Owner removed utensils
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced paper towels
No soap provided at handwash sink. Owner replaced soap
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.