FRIENDSHIP CAFE

Name: FRIENDSHIP CAFE
Address: 1304 E LAS OLAS BLVD, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, 33301, US
Rating: 2.8

1304 East Las Olas Boulevard

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33301

Broward County County

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)

Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10739829

36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter, exhaust fan soiled with dust. Warning
25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, plastic forks and knives self serve not stored inverted to protect from contamination. Operator inverted items Corrected On-Site Warning
31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked with box and aluminum foil. Operator removed items Corrected On-Site Warning
53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Tomer Levi, doesn't not have proof of manager certification at time of inspection. Warning

23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on open top reach in. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food - creating customer order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site
08A-05-6:High Priority - Front counter - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat falafel. Operator stored all items properly. Corrected On-Site
50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - rice (134-135F - Hot Holding). Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8598257

05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at reach in cooler .
31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored pitcher in handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink , operator removed pitcher Corrected On-Site
05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8597811

16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368965

50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning
16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning
31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning
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. Warning
31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter prep area. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site Warning