CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR
401 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 190, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 786.271.9314
Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 12 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. 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 for operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020050471 | Aug 18, 2020 | Apr 21, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the front counter, the hand sink had a drink glass stored inside. The glass was removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. At the cook line.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At the cook line, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was changed and corrected to 200ppm Quaternary.
Feb 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Roasted Potatoes. The plan was emailed.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in freezer, an open case of croissants and a bag of ice were stored on the floor. The items were moved up.
Oct 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee putting on gloves dropped one glove on cookline ground, discarded and grabbed a new glove without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling tiles above cookline serve window shows water damage.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter; employee cellphone and coffee on counter, operator removed.
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Walk in cooler - raw turkey bacon stored over raw smoked salmon. Operator stored all items properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. Dulce de leches - 10 pieces - time marked 7am - 11am, current time 11:10am. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. Dulce de leches - 10 pieces - time marked 7am - 11am, current time 11:10am. See 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. Front counter glass case - Dulce de leches and cheesecake. Per operator, items placed on time as a public health control just over 3 hours ago. Operator time marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restroom hand sink. Operator replaced.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Ice scoop stored under paper towel dispenser - dripped on when collecting paper towels - at hand sink next to dish machine. Operator removed ice scoop.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. By front counter glass display unit. 2. Under dish machine.
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
Nov 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up triple sink for sanitizing. Quaternary 200ppm.
Nov 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as A Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
Sep 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands.
Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs and raw smoked salmon in top section over ready to eat cooked chicken in lower section. Operator stored all items properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - vegetable soup - (108-109F - Hot Holding). Per operator prepared today and hot holding almost 2 hours. Operator immediately moved to cooktop to reheat.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ PIC - Lupan margarita karla
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.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed Time as A Public Health Control Form to operator and reviewed.
Apr 16, 2024□ 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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Bathroom located inside establishment door not tight-fitting.
Apr 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Cooler #1 feta cheese at 47F and Goat cheese at 47F and Cooler #2 cooked paste at 47F and cooked portioned chicken at 47F. As per operator, items were placed in cooler drawers from walk-in cooler 2 hours prior to inspection. Operator placed items in ice bath, covered, and placed bags of ice on each container.
Bathroom located inside establishment door not tight-fitting.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment between uses. Operator placed in container.
Sep 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs and raw smoked salmon in top section - over cooked chicken and cooked noodles in bottom section. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Cookline- flip top - cheese (51F); sliced tomatoes (49-50F); sliced turkey (49-50F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- flip top - cheese (51F); sliced tomatoes (49-50F); sliced turkey (49-50F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. See stop sale. Front counter display unit - carrot cake (55F); tres leches cake (57F). Per operator items held in walk in overnight and placed in this unit approximately 3 hours ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Advised operator to refrain from using unit until such time all TCS items are maintained at 41F and below. Operator moved items back to walk in to quick chill.
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 for operator.
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.
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 food handler certificates available. Provided Food Employee Reporting agreement and operator began having each employee fill out during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cookline. Operator stored properly.
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