CAFE IBIZA
213 S FT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 9542955949
Last inspected Apr 1, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area. Operator killed and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water, next to toaster in kitchen area. Employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Inside walk in cooler- storage shelf- substantial build up of rust.
Food stored on floor. Inside walk in freezer, box of fries, employee moved to shelf.
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Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.bar area, employee removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cook line, employee removed.
Dec 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 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. In walk in freezer, raw beef stored over raw seafood. Operator moved beef below seafood.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. In storage area behind bar, handwashing sink has no soap.
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, unwashed vegetables stored on floor. Operator moved to shelf.
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper 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 proper thawing method. Operator had employee cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Dec 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers stored above heavy whipping cream containers inside main walk in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed chicken strips (55F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside walk in freezer to quick chill. 2) Observed cooked chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding) at fry station at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in top portion of cooler, over-stacked. Operator had cook remove half of the container of chicken wings and put inside walk in freezer to quick chill. 3) Observed wedge tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (55F - Cold Holding) inside pantry flip top cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods held in cooler for approximately two hours. Operator moved foods to walk in freezer to quick chill.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag removed from batch of oysters inside walk in, stored at cook line. Operator properly stored.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1)Observed multiple utensils and containers stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. 2) Observed soap container and rag stored inside hand wash sink at bar. 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 inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of coolers at bar soils with food debris.
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area. Operator killed and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer at Bars preparing room - Crab legs stored (not commercially packaged) over ready to eat fries. Operator stored correctly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill. - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately an hour. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar - Soda gun soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at preparing room behind bar. Handwashing sink with ice cream residue and mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
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 4 employees on duty without manager present. Operator showed up 10 minutes into inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Operator provided paper towels.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Operator provided soap.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beer cooler at bar. Operator cleaned it.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage closet. Operator hung properly.
Mar 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live, small flying insects, not landing, around ice bin at bar. Operator removed insects, cleaned, and sanitized bar area.
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 no time mark on foods held at cook line. Per operator, foods held on time since 8:00am. Operator put time mark on foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and ladles stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
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/
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on cooler door handles at bar.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin at bar, handle in contact with ice.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice machine in back area of kitchen.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine and bar ice bin, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at bar and cookline hand wash sink.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside bar reach in coolers.
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