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CAFE DEL MAR

CAFE DEL MAR maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 5 health department inspections in FORT LAUDERDALE. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

101 S FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13500171

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance inside ice bin at server station. Employee cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Employee removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed pizza box shelf soiled with accumulation of dust, at cook line. Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish inside flip top cooler 2 at cook line. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing, insid flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, fish stored thawed in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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 flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler 3// cooked mussels (44-45F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler 2// sliced ham (49F - Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Food stored above cool one inside cooler. Operator put food inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - 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 cook line. Employee remade and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed clam tags not marked with last date served.
  • 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed clam tags removed from bag of clams, stored inside walk in cooler, before bag was emptied. Operator put tag with batch of clams. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to kitchen office. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/12/2025

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle stored on flip top cooler cutting board at cook line. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on floor inside walk in freezer. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1) Observed raw chicken stored above raw crab cake inside cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored above beer kegs inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sandwich station// lox (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03D-15-4:Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed grill station// sliced ham (46F - Cooling) since 8:30am, at 9:55am. 48F at 10:20am. Ham is stored inside deep container, overstacked. Operator put foods inside cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1)Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to cook line. Operator provided. 2) Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to office. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 10/7/2024

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed at walk in cooler - packages of tuna fish not opened as instructed. Operator removed items from packaging. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - Raw Chicken Parmesan (not commercially packaged) stored over bag of fries. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 7 on duty while no manager present.

Inspection Date: 3/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458090

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal containers stored inside flour and rice bins in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw tuna, thawed, stored in packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator removed tuna from packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345001

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed multiple co2 tanks unsecured, stored in kitchen. Operator chained tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash can at hand wash sink next to office, in kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over unwashed onions and lobsters inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken wings (44°F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (44°F - Cold Holding) stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, door was opened during delivery. Operator opened walk in freezer door to quick chill foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed fresh garlic in oil stored on cook line without time mark. Per operator, food put out for service at 8:00am. Operator put time mark on fresh garlic in oil. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - 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 400ppm). Operator remade and corrected to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 01C-03-4:Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed oyster tags stored without last day served date. Reviewed procedures for shellstock tags.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sinks hrouhout kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 02A-01-4:Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator to be posted.