EL DESEMBARCO
EL DESEMBARCO located in FORT LAUDERDALE has undergone 2 health department inspections, achieving a 2.3/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
979 SR 84, FORT LAUDERDALE 33315
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13495303
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of salt stored inside hand wash sink in front of cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed at callback same. Operator removed salt from sink **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 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/. Observed storage shed outside back area of kitchen; not included on plans. Operator must submit update plans to plan review for approval. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed at callback- same- no plans submitted for storage shed outside of kitchen holding pots and food containers Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap, paper towels and hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided soap and paper towels. Emailed hand wash sign to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Observed at callback same. Operator provided soap **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator; operator printed and posted consumer advisory during inspection. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-27: Consumer advisory posted **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 8/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10851279
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient Cold Holding) at cook line. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator put food inside reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bag of salt stored inside hand wash sink in front of cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 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/. Observed storage shed outside back area of kitchen; not included on plans. Operator must submit update plans to plan review for approval. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand soap, paper towels and hand wash sign at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided soap and paper towels. Emailed hand wash sign to operator.
- 02B-02-5:Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided consumer advisory to operator; operator printed and posted consumer advisory during inspection. Corrected On-Site