CAFE DEL MAR
101 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-536-4711
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish inside flip top cooler 2 at cook line. Employee properly stored.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025070007 | Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 22, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2019027964 | May 16, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2019007708 | Feb 12, 2019 | Apr 11, 2019 | $400 |
| 2--2019007053 | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 20, 2019 | — |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Gloved employee cracked raw shell eggs, washed and dried gloves, then grabbed a clean plate to prepare a different customer order. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pork sausages (90F - Hot Holding); cheese sauce (100F - Hot Holding); gravy (110F), per employee food hot held less than two hours. Employee reheated al containers inn microwave to 167F.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oyster tag, on line yesterday, employee dated.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - -Coffee station- -Cook line- employee provided.
Bathroom facility not clean. Soiled floor in women bathrooms
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dishwasher area, above storage of clean glasses. Build up of black like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Pizza station- broken flip top.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer-Two boxes of mozzarella fresh cheese, employee moved to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Plastic cup inside paprika seasoning, employee removed.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Coffee station- hand wash sink- hot water faucet, not working.
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish inside flip top cooler 2 at cook line. Employee properly stored.
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, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
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. Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler 2// sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Food stored above cool one inside cooler. Operator put food inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken.
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 200ppm) at cook line. Employee remade and corrected to 100ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last date served.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed clam tags removed from bag of clams, stored inside walk in cooler, before bag was emptied. Operator put tag with batch of clams.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen office. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Employee removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza box shelf soiled with accumulation of dust, at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection.
Mar 12, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Observed raw chicken stored above raw crab cake inside cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored above beer kegs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich station// lox (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside cooler to quick chill.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed grill station// sliced ham (46F - Cooling) since 8:30am, at 9:55am. 48F at 10:20am. Ham is stored inside deep container, overstacked. Operator put foods inside cooler to quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1)Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator provided. 2) Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to office. Operator provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored.
Oct 7, 2024Inspection 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 at reach in freezer - Raw Chicken Parmesan (not commercially packaged) stored over bag of fries. Operator stored correctly.
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/ Observed 7 on duty while no manager present.
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 at walk in cooler - packages of tuna fish not opened as instructed. Operator removed items from packaging.
Mar 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers stored inside flour and rice bins in kitchen. Operator removed.
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, thawed, stored in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Jul 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions and lobsters inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (44°F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, door was opened during delivery. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fresh garlic in oil stored on cook line without time mark. Per operator, food put out for service at 8:00am. Operator put time mark on fresh garlic in oil.
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 400ppm). Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags stored without last day served date. Reviewed procedures for shellstock tags.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks hrouhout kitchen. Operator provided.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator to be posted.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks unsecured, stored in kitchen. Operator chained tanks.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink next to office, in kitchen. Operator provided.
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.