ESSENCE CATERERS
715 NW 1 ST, Dania Beach FL 33004 · 786.547.9578
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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 procedures, operator printed and posted
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In walk in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over bottled drinks. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat grapes in walk in cooler. Operator properly separated
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table. Operator removed drink
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee missing training
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 70F in prep station. Operator discarded water
Stored food not covered. Sugar not covered in kitchen. Operator covered
Jan 14, 2025□ 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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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored over bread inside reach in freezer in prep room. Operator moved bread and stored correctly
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 procedures, operator printed and posted
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Provided information to operator to submit to the division for approval. Establishment vacuum sealing raw meat, poultry,raw vegetables and a variety of cooked foods.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Employee beverage container ( coffee cups) on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. Operator moved cups
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk and sour cream in true refrigerator. Operator relocate eggs to walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station and male restroom.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restrooms doors with no self-closing devices.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored in restrooms.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt removed from the original containers not labeled. Operator label containers
May 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of Lemons in walk in cooler. Manager inverted.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Half gallons of oil stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.kitchen. Manager replaced.
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.