CAFE IBIZA
North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33304
Broward County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 1/28/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Educated operator on proper thawing method. Operator had employee cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/28/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/13/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Inspection Details:
- 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. Operator cut open packaging to allow oxygen flow. Corrected On-Site
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of coolers at bar soils with food debris.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken skewers stored above heavy whipping cream containers inside main 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. 1) Observed chicken strips (55F - Cold Holding) inside flip top cooler at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside walk in freezer to quick chill. 2) Observed cooked chicken wings (59F - Cold Holding) at fry station at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in top portion of cooler, over-stacked. Operator had cook remove half of the container of chicken wings and put inside walk in freezer to quick chill. 3) Observed wedge tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (55F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (55F - Cold Holding) inside pantry flip top cooler. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; foods held in cooler for approximately two hours. Operator moved foods to walk in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Observed tag removed from batch of oysters inside walk in, stored at cook line. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of slime on soda gun nozzle at bar.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1)Observed multiple utensils and containers stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. 2) Observed soap container and rag stored inside hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/13/2024 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
10
Inspection Details:
- 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed beer cooler at bar. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at storage closet. Operator hung properly. Corrected On-Site
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area. Operator killed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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 at Bars preparing room - Crab legs stored (not commercially packaged) over ready to eat fries. Operator stored correctly. Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler across from main grill. - cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately an hour. Operator placed in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at bar - Soda gun soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at preparing room behind bar. Handwashing sink with ice cream residue and mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized. 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 4 employees on duty without manager present. Operator showed up 10 minutes into inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/29/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on cooler door handles at bar.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored in ice bin at bar, handle in contact with ice. Repeat Violation
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink. Repeat Violation
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed live, small flying insects, not landing, around ice bin at bar. Operator removed insects, cleaned, and sanitized bar area. Corrected On-Site
- 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 no time mark on foods held at cook line. Per operator, foods held on time since 8:00am. Operator put time mark on foods. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of food debris inside soda gun nozzle at bar.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container and ladles stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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/
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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 machine in back area of kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop stored inside ice machine and bar ice bin, handle in contact with ice. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign posted at bar and cookline hand wash sink.
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside bar reach in coolers.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bowl stored in hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Emailed employee reporting agreement form to operator. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).