ESSENZA ITALIAN EATERY AND MARKET
2831-2841 E COMMERCIAL BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 754-328-1767
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2024
AUG 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
JUN 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. Provided operator with hand out.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023039019 | Jun 26, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
1. Cookline flip top - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat heavy cream. 2. Reach in freezer - Raw beef stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat pasta - all items not commercially packaged. Operator stored all item properly.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched ready to eat items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Cook dropped cooked egg on floor, picked it up/discarded and continued to cook items without removing glove and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands.
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 - cooked eggplant (50-51F). Per operator item was held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of upper food pans. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - cooked eggplant (50-51F). Per operator item was held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item stored on top of upper food pans. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
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. All food handlers less than 60 days. Operator stated she has Food Employee Reporting Agreements.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - gelato scoops in water 75F. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
May 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 27, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in freezer not working
Aug 15, 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. Walk in cooler case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat bread. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at front line.
Apr 3, 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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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Jan 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Provided operator with hand out.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. - Entry to kitchen from front cook line, operator provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Cook line; 2quart container in bulk lard -Dry Storage; 2quart container in flour Operator removed stored properly.
Food stored on floor. -Storage area; Bulk flour stored on floor, operator elevated.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front Line; water 75F operator removed, stored dry.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed standing gray water in cracked areas of pavement at rear of building draining from gutter attached to building. Observed potholes in the parking lot collecting gray water.
Exterior back door has a gap along the top that opens to the outside.
Missing drain plug at dumpster at rear of building.
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.