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CASA SENSEI

CASA SENSEI located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 12 health department inspections, achieving a 3.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 weeks ago · 12 reports on file

1200 E LAS OLAS BLVD STE 101

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

3/5/2026· 1w ago

Inspection #: 3687152

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

12/19/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13599623

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by entrance to walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door and on rolling cart. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Observed same. **Time Extended**

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10903078

Follow-up Inspection Required

8 high, 4 int, 10 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of both ice machines/bins. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tiles missing by entrance to walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Walk in cooler. Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind/next to ice machine. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bin of onions stored on floor under shelving in dry storage area. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door and on rolling cart. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 6th floor hand sink Warning
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in Cookline flip top and employee drink in low boy prep area freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Cookline freezer - 2 containers with raw beef. Operator properly covered. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Cookline - right low boy - Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can Whole baby corn 1 #10 can Black beans 1 #10 can marinara Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Dish employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Cookline employee put in gloves and began handling containers of food without first washing hands. 2. Prep area employee put on gloves and began handling food items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline - furthest left low boy - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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. Walk in cooler - rice (68F); butter (48F); cooked chicken (47F); calamari (48F); cooked octopus (45F); cheese (45F). Per operator items held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed door to attached walk in freezer not closing tightly and could feel air movement around freezer door. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - rice (68F); butter (48F); cooked chicken (47F); calamari (48F); cooked octopus (45F); cheese (45F). Per operator items held in walk in overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed door to attached walk in freezer not closing tightly and could feel air movement around freezer door. See stop sale. Warning
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Walk in cooler - Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce - broccoli. Operator stored all items properly Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon and huevos ranchers on brunch menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. Operator began updating menu during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 6th floor hand sink Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 6th floor hand sink Warning
  • 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Water at Handwash sink by 6th floor ice machine turned off. Operator turned on during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

3/25/2025· 11mo ago

4 high, 7 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at cookline 84F.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter at left side of cookline soiled with grease
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at right flip top,cooler. Operator removed old label Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of two drawer cooler on cook line. Operatorremoved Corrected On-Site
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rust pitted
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket in kitchen stored on floor. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil not labeled
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat noodles in flip top cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Right flip top cooler; portioned chicken (44-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items in cooler less than four hours. Observed items double stacked containers. Items not prepared or portioned today oper placed food in freezer to quick chill 2. Kitchen- cut lettuce (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator item stored out of temperature control from wall in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Items not prepared or portioned today**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. TPHC Butter not time marked. Per operator butter of temperature for less than four hours. Operator time marked Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area steam table; miso soup (66F - Hot Holding). Observed item under no temperature control. Per operator food left out less than four hours. Operator placed soup on oven to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**

10/23/2024· 1y 4mo ago

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/30/2024· 1y 6mo ago

1 int

  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

2 int, 2 basic

  • 29-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Faucet/handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - hot water handle at hand sink next to triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles of ginger stored on floor by back door. Cases of chicken and various items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Same - walk in freezer. **Time Extended**
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. A/C line draining into sushi station hand sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed same. Also at cookline hand sink. **Time Extended**
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-23: Observed same. **Time Extended**

8/23/2024· 1y 6mo ago

4 high, 2 int, 7 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Warning
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide not adequately secured. By ice machine. Warning
  • 29-09-4:Basic - Faucet/handle not functioning at plumbing fixture - hot water handle at hand sink next to triple sink. Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By drain at cookline. Warning
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic bottles of ginger stored on floor by back door. Cases of chicken and various items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer - top of unit at cookline. Warning
  • 10-12-5:Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop on top of visibly soiled ice machine. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Left Cookline flip top - Raw beef stored over cooked beef. Sushi station - raw fish stored over ready to eat cooked eel. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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. Prep area - low boy - tofu (50-54F); milk (62F); butter (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - low boy - tofu (50-54F); milk (62F); butter (55F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 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. Sushi rice. Operator time marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. A/C line draining into sushi station hand sink. Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine added to 6th floor. Warning

6/11/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8691081

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 08B-19-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.... Stored drink ice in ice bin which is contaminated by small flying insects landing in this bin at bar . Employee burned ice , cleaned and sanitized bin at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: lime juice , mixer syrup bottles stored in drink ice at bar . Stop sale issue . Employee burned ice Admin Complaint

6/10/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8689087

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale.... Stored drink ice in ice bin which is contaminated by small flying insects landing in this bin at bar . Employee burned ice , cleaned and sanitized bin at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor...several boxes on the floor at walk in freezer .
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered...beef in walk in freezer . Employee covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at soda dispenser by the prep kitchen. Chef removed Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area...5 small flying insects landing in empty ice bin at bar Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef, raw chicken above dressing, sauce at walk in cooler . Chef properly stored Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored tong , some food evidence in handwashing sink at kitchen , stored ice scoop in handwashing sink at bar . employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle . Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

5/9/2024· 1y 10mo ago

Visit ID: 8646368

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

4/3/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8383763

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 3 int, 13 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin at two ice machines at kitchen area.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook-line.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee drink in personal cup at food prep area at sushi bar station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone above food prep area at sushi bar area. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed flip top cooler lid with exposed insulation at sushi bar area.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger stored on floor at back kitchen area. Operator moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in use scoop below container top of whipped cream at cook-line cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water @77F. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-27-4:Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers throughout.
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at kitchen storage area. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout. Operator placed wiping cloths in sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working bins of flour and starch not in original packaging not labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee washed hands for 8 seconds then handled a clean plate for service. Operator removed plate from service and asked employee to wash hands again.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with accumulated food debris on prep table at kitchen area. Operator removed to clean. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Hand-wash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by cooling rack at kitchen prep area. Operator moved rack. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.