CALUSSO
2301 SE 17 ST, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 305-789-2763
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2024
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— STEADY
4 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not available on site.
Dec 18, 2025Inspection 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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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding tiles in disrepair at meat station cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair around floor drain cook line.
May 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen.
May 7, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen.
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of green mold like substance inside middle ice machine in kitchen.
Spoons and forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up, on clean dish rack in kitchen.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen.
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at base of wall in hallway of employee restroom area and next to exit door.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided in mop sink area.
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.