EUROPEAN CAFE' & FARMERS MARKET
2121 WEST OAKLAND PARK BLVD 10B, Oakland Park FL 33311 · 954-604-5408
Last inspected Nov 20, 2025 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings by back door. 1 rodent dropping in rear kitchen by microwave counter. Approximately 10+ rodent droppings under cook line cooler 2 rodent droppings on floor next to hot box.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025069683 | Sep 19, 2025 | Apr 2, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle on dry goods shelf. Operator relocated to employee shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on floor by front sink. Operator added separation.
Sep 20, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed ackee in store take out bags.
Raw pork stored over ackee with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Freezer across from front counter.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings by back door. 1 rodent dropping in rear kitchen by microwave counter. Approximately 10+ rodent droppings under cook line cooler 2 rodent droppings on floor next to hot box.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yams (141F - Reheating) Cooked stated removed from refrigerator at 2.5 hrs prior.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Yams (141F - Reheating) Cooked stated removed from refrigerator at 2.5 hrs prior. See Sale.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Serving eggs any style. Printed copy provided. Operator posted on wall.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow liquid. Operator labeled bleach.
1 dead fly on floor under windowsill in dining room. 2 dead flies on the floor next to water heater.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed yellow cutting board in back kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor next to water heater. 2 dead roaches under counter in front counter area. 8 dead roaches under microwave table in back kitchen.
Employee personal ackee and beef not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public, in reach in freezer across from front counter.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up on kitchen floors under equipment.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 25, 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken in reach in freezer, stored above bagged ice. Operator relocated chicken to bottom shelf.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed zero (0) ppm chlorine. Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Oct 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw goat and raw shell eggs stored above raw potatoes, garlic, and onions.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items ( fish, goat, chicken wings) in reach in freezer with no date marks. Per operator, All more than 24 hours.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometers in multiple front cold holding units.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Test strips expired.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Oxtails no date mark. Per operator more than 24 hours.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2024 Hotel and Restaurant License displayed.
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above lemons and limes in reach in cooler. Operator corrected.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple containers from prior day production not date marked. Operator provided dates.
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 handout to operator.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked peas - per operator cooked 2 days ago. Operator properly date marked.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler - large glass door unit. Per operator, service was notified.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator added solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
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