CAMBRIA HOTEL FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH
2231 N OCEAN BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33305
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 22 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice buckets at the ice machine not sold inverted. Operator stored properly.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employees food stored in the walk in cooler over the food for customers. Operator stored properly.
Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Observed steaks thawing at room temperature in the prep area. Operator placed under cold running water.
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator disposed of and replaced.
No soap provided at 2nd handwash sink in bar. Operator provided.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer unlabeled. Operator provided new label.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottles stored on work counter. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoon by waffle maker stored in standing water 80F. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and stored dry.
Jun 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Operator could not readily provide test kit for Quaternary sanitizer. Provided later.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Thomas Snell GM. Expired.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Two of three towel dispensers in kitchen not operating.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf no date mark. Per operator, made 36 hours prior.
Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots, pans, containers not inverted on clean rack.
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 mahi just removed from freezer, still in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed to correct.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food directly on the floor in walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed knife rack with build up of food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on clean storage shelf.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of take out box's stored directly on kitchen floor.
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority7 Intermediate4 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sterno stored over canned goods in dry storage.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand washing sink at dishwasher blocked with dustpan
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quaternary test kit provided to test with.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. In grab an go reach in cooler.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.cheese sauce, oatmeal more than 30 hours, no date mark per operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear all purpose cleaner. Operator labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice buckets stored directly on floor.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed multiple containers at clean pan shelves.
Feb 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No Quaternary test strips available.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns at bar with mold like build up.
No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No independent measurement available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink at bar area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance at dish room, perhaps degreaser, not labeled.
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 Mahi Mahi, labeled to remove from reduced oxygen packaging, still sealed, in the state of defrost. Operator punctured ROP.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line cooler gaskets with buildup.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw pooled eggs stored above ready to eat in tall line cooler. Operator relocated to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Observed meatballs and marinara in warmer at 80°F. Per operator, less than 2 hours. Operator moved to stove and corrected by heating to 170°F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink at the end of the cook line with towels and equipment inside. Operator removed.
No test provided for high temperature dishmachine. High temperature dishwashing machine with no independent means of confirming 160°F temperature.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed 2 cutting boards on cook line coolers, heavily grooved.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in 80°F water. Operator removed, cleaned, sanitized, and returned to continuously heated 135°F water.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed clogged drain line on bar soda gun. Operator had it cleared and cleaned.
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.