LOCA MOCHA CAFE

With 6 inspections documented, LOCA MOCHA CAFE maintains a 4.0/5 food safety rating in FORT LAUDERDALE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1800 ELLER DR. STE 100

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10932878

  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to ice bin at front counter area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler// sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter area. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Sliced ham 41F and sliced turkey 43F at 9:22am. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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 front counter area. Operator discarded and remade sanitizer to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/6/2025

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/12/2024

  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at espresso machine. Operator stored in sanitation bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - sausage (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator placed items in reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476161

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8475487

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Martin Serwinski 04/18/22 expired. Per operator, exam is scheduled for next week. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed same. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377314

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. 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 Martin Serwinski 04/18/22 expired. Per operator, exam is scheduled for next week. Repeat Violation