CASA PLAYA RESTAURANT
401 N BIRCH RD CU-1, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-376-5512
Last inspected Feb 24, 2026 · 8 visits since March 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - right flip top - cooked shrimp/calamari (44-50F). Per operator prepared last night and placed in flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. Prep area - Flan - per operator prepared onsite 8 days ago. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cookline - right flip top - cooked shrimp/calamari (44-50F). Per operator prepared last night and placed in flip top. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline grill drawers - raw chicken (44-46F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Observed damaged gaskets on bottom right drawer. Operator immediately cooked chicken.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prep area - Cooked Chicken and potato salad - per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Interior of prep area microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish at triple sink thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water to continue thawing.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Jun 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline grill drawers - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Prep area employee put on gloves and began cutting ready to eat tomatoes without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Cook cut raw fish then reached into a container of ready to eat chips without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche items on lunch menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to dish area and expo hand sink. Operator replaced.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Lunch menu - operator posted.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 50ppm.
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cookline - right flip top - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Expo 2 door low boy - Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina in the ceviche.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham - expo low boy - per operator prepared 3 days ago. Milk - bar area - per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked.
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. Provided handout to operator.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Reviewed proper procedures.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in expo hand sink. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on lunch menu. Operator updated menus during inspection.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. 2 propane tanks under expo hand sink. Operator removed.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Expo - operator replaced.
Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Mens and women's restrooms - water 77-78F.
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.