CLOUD CAFE
851 W CYPRESS CREEK RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
Last inspected Nov 13, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table- turkey 110-116 degrees F. Operator removed turkey to reheat.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in lower make table pooled eggs (44-45F - Cold Holding); egg whites (44-45F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in hot holding unit at front counter black beans (120-138F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes. Operator reheated on stove.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed front counter by pizza station used as dump sink by food particles in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink with cover and straw in lower make table at front line. Operator discarded.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottle of cooking oil not labeled. Employee labeled
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips for dishwasher
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked beef stroganoff per operator prepared 8/4. Operator labeled
Jan 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 Ppm chlorine. Operator placed work order.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed beef over salmon fish not all commercially packaged in continental reach in freezer located by dish machine.. Operator stored correctly.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License expired on December 1 2024. Operator printed and displayed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on cook line. Employee removed
Dec 2, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken breast over raw beef in walk-in cooler. Chef placed raw chicken on lower shelf.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on continental reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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/
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce over cooked Marinara.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Main kitchen- observed employee placed ready to eat food on salad buffet, return to kitchen dish area, wash container, put on gloves no hand wash. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter steam table- turkey 110-116 degrees F. Operator removed turkey to reheat.
Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed soiled cardboard on walk in coolers and freezer floor.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table at robot coupe- observed employee Wawa beverage on prep table.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter service area- observed wiping cloths on all cutting boards throughout service line.
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.