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LOCA MOCHA CAFE

1800 ELLER DR. STE 100, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 9545259070

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1617202
Grade history
FEB 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - sausage (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator placed items in reach in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $160

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2016050187Oct 26, 2016Feb 13, 2017$160

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection 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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on bottom of shield inside ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5
Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed employee blow into single use glove before putting glove on for food prep. Educated employee on proper use of gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves.
Basic/25-30-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler// sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter area. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Sliced ham 41F and sliced turkey 43F at 9:22am.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter area. Operator discarded and remade sanitizer to 100ppm.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to ice bin at front counter area. Operator removed.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - sausage (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator placed items in reach in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at espresso machine. Operator stored in sanitation bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Martin Serwinski 04/18/22 expired. Per operator, exam is scheduled for next week.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 17, 2023 · Observed same. Admin Complaint
Aug 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Martin Serwinski 04/18/22 expired. Per operator, exam is scheduled for next week.
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation

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