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KAFE KALIK

300 TERMINAL DR, Fort Lauderdale FL 33315 · 954 359 1485

Last inspected Jan 21, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats88
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624534
Grade history
APR 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside 6 drawer cooler at make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; operator unsure how long food was out of temperature. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2024056024Aug 20, 2024Feb 10, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside 6 drawer cooler at make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; operator unsure how long food was out of temperature. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding) inside 6 drawer cooler at make table. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; operator unsure how long food was out of temperature. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cook line cooler interior soiled with food debris.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry sauce (53F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per manager, item was cooked previous day and not properly cooled overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed curry sauce (53F - Cooling) in walk in cooler, as per manager, item was cooked previous day and not properly cooled overnight. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic/24-08-4
Apr 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked white rice (45-51F - Cooling) overnight. Per operator, food prepared last night and stored in front counter drawer cooler, covered overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked white rice (45-51F - Cooling) overnight. Per operator, food prepared last night and stored in front counter drawer cooler, covered overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 1) Observed cooked white rice (61F - Reheating)since 7:30am, at 9:30am. Operator put rice in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding. 2) Observed cooked rice and peas (74F - Reheating) since 7:30am, at 9:30am. Operator put rice and peas in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03E-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked white rice (45-51F - Cooling) overnight. Per operator, food prepared last night and stored in front counter drawer cooler, covered overnight. Food never reached 41F for cold holding. Stop sale.
Intermediate/03D-15-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice chute on soda machine at cook line. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket in disrepair on drawer cooler door at cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Mar 28, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken quarters (125F - Hot Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food held out of temperature for approximately 20 mins. Operator put chicken in oven to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1) Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice chute at soda machine. 2) Observed accumulation of food debris on soda nozzle at bar.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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