DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

1040 CAFE

Based on 2 health inspections, 1040 CAFE in FORT LAUDERDALE has earned a 2.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 2 reports on file

2601 W BROWARD BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE 33312

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.5/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13563364

Met Inspection Standards

4 high, 3 int, 2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled, operator states new shelving on order **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prepared pizzas thawing at room temperature for service. Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing headphones adjust head phones with gloved hands then proceed to handle single service items. Discussed with operator/employee. Employee removed head phones. Removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw burger in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked burger (99F - Hot Holding) being held in steam table at front line. Operator states burgers were cooked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored with dry storage items of cook line, can of wd40 stored on hand wash sink. Operator properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - 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. Not provided for any employees. Provided agreement to operator. 4 employees employed. 3 employees on duty acknowledged at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance stored with dry storage items of cook line not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser Corrected On-Site

10/29/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10866975

Met Inspection Standards

2 int

  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the ware washing hand sink. Paper towels were provided Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the ware washing hand sink. Soap was provided Corrected On-Site