CASAVANA RESTAURANT & TAKE-OUT
300 TERMINAL DR TERM4/CON G 2-156, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954-359-1485
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 22 live, small flying insects landing on bar shelves.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019079 | Jan 21, 2026 | Jun 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025076636 | Sep 16, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2022007320 | Jan 11, 2022 | Apr 20, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical outlet in disrepair on left side of dining room, next to dining booth.
Jan 21, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 12 live, small flying insects landing on glassware and bottle storage shelf at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand wash sink at to go kiosk. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at right side hand wash sink in to go kiosk.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical outlet in disrepair on left side of dining room, next to dining booth.
Sep 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 22 live, small flying insects landing on bar shelves.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged sandwiches made onsite missing address of establishment on label.
Sep 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 22 live, small flying insects landing on bar shelves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box// cooked white rice (106F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Operator unsure how long rice has been out of temperature. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot box// cooked white rice (106F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Operator unsure how long rice has been out of temperature. Stop sale.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed grill scraper stored in 80F standing water, at cook line. Operator dumped water.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed packaged sandwiches made onsite missing address of establishment on label.
Feb 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor inside walk in cooler in disrepair.
Feb 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale.
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. Observed no time marking on foods held on time inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods held on time for approximately two hours. Operator put time marking on foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed croquetta (99F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food prepared approximately 15 minutes prior to inspection. Operator put food in deep fryer to reheat food to 165F for hot holding.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 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 sliced tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (46F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding); shredded beef (47F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods stored in cooler for approximately 5 hours. Stop sale.
Floor missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor inside walk in cooler in disrepair.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoops stored inside both ice bins at bar, handles in contact with ice. Operator properly stored.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection 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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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 salmon, thawed, stored in ROP packaging at cook line. Educated operator on proper thawing procedures. Operator removed fish from packaging.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded beef (55°F - Cold Holding); burger patties (55°F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods out of temperature for approximately 2hrs. Operator put ice on foods to quick chill.
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