CLASE AZUL COCINA MEXICANA
2861 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33306 · 386-898-3540
Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
SEP 23
APR 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025087751 | Oct 13, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | $160 |
| 2--2021014542 | Mar 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw shrimp changed gloves and then handled portion bag containing washed produce, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. On cook line in 2 door reach in cooler, raw ground beef stored over cooked chicken wings. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved ground beef.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in 2 door cooler under grill. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. queso dip (110 - Hot Holding) per operator items held out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F. Operator did. questo dip (167F - Reheating).
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Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mushrooms stored over washed and cut onions in walk in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved onions.
Oct 13, 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 priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink across from ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Square metal container used to dispense rice Employee replaced container with a scoop
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Bar
Mar 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employe handled soiled hose then continued working with food. Employee washed hands and put new gloves on
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. Manager print and posted a written procedure for cleanu up of vomit and diarrhea
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains clear liquid identified as bleach and water. Manager labeled bottle
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Crab thawing in standing water
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink next to Dishwasher
Sep 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dishwasher next to Dishwasher
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing clear liquid identified as sanitizer located on top of Dishwasher
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Found in flour bin
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.emailed operator procedures
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a spray can of frebreze in hand washing sink. Operator removed. Observed at the bar hand washing sink with a strainer across the sink used as a dump sink. Operator strainer.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense cocktail sauce. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gaskets on low boy cooler on cook line.
Ice buildup on walk-in freezer door.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in rice container scoop handle in contact with rice. Operator removed
Old date dot stuck to food containers after cleaning. Operator removed
Open dumpster lid.
Plastic water bottles stored on floor in storage room. Operator elevated. Observed plastic container of frying oil on the cook line floor. Operator elevated.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Observed in prep area shrimp 37F being thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Operator turned on water.
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.