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SARDI CAFE LOUNGE

2041 WILTON DR, Wilton Manors FL 33305 · 9542750685

Last inspected May 12, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1624731
Grade history
MAR 24
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

May 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw scallops not in its commercial packaging stored over ready to eat vegetables in the reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed ceviche on the menu not identified as raw.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemicals at the front counter. As per operator, chemical is sanitizer. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed container of sanitizer test strips several years old, still full.
Intermediate/16-33-4
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. Observed two (2) new employees Kevin and Eduardo, no Employee Responsibility forms. They were filled out during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Feb 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed employee of 4 months with no training.
Intermediate/53B-01-5

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.