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DAMMIANO'S CAFE & BISTRO

1217 E LAS OLAS BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33301 · 754-707-2443

Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 5 visits since July 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats8
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1623812
Grade history
JUL 24
JUN 25
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING

3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025066594Aug 12, 2025Sep 25, 2025$160

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw shell eggs were stored over pasteurized egg yolks. The raw eggs were moved to the bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the ice bin, the scoop was upside down with the handle in the ice. The scoop was removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2025 · Employee Luz, food handler in establishment for 1 year. Admin Complaint
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas. Provided form to operator and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 12, 2025 · Observed same. Provided Time as a Public Health Control to operator. Operator filled out during inspection. Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site
Jun 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Operator adjusted.
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep room hand sink blocked by rolling cart. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Empanadas. Provided form to operator and reviewed.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Ice buildup in glass top reach-in freezer - prep area.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 1, 2024Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4/Warning
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Front counter as per plans hand wash sink needs to be reinstalled
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4/Warning
Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom. Throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-08-4/Warning

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.