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MASON JAR CAFE II

MASON JAR CAFE II in FORT LAUDERDALE has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file

3000 N FEDERAL HWY 6-7

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/7/2026· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13517041

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Flip Top Cooler Raw Beef in same container as cooked beef Employee removed and placed raw beef on bottom shelf Raw shell eggs stored over cheese. Upright cooler. Operator placed raw eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tuna salad 47F. Item was not prepped or portioned today
  • 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/

9/10/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10907913

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal drinks stored in Eco Friendly Cooler Operator discard item
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach In Cooler Buttermilk; (47F)Cut tomatoes; (46F) Operator moved Freezer.
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

1/31/2025· 1y 1mo ago

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed drink from food preparation area Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee washed hands with soap and warm water Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee replaced paper towels

8/12/2024· 1y 7mo ago

1 int, 3 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of drink located above reach in cooler Owner discard item Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed wiping cloth In sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink next to fryer. Owner replaced soap Corrected On-Site

2/23/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8615912

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

2/20/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8509171

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-20: CFM took test on approximately 01/30/2024 not received his certificate yet. **Time Extended**

9/26/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8456996

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 2 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Warning
  • 12A-01-4:Intermediate - Employee applied hand antiseptic in place of washing hands as required. Warning
  • 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/ Warning

7/31/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8456686

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed True 3 doors ; Brie (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese with blueberries (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese block (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) per operator in cooler overnight not prep or portion today see stop sale Flip top ; ; pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); duck halves (51F - Cold Holding) crab (50F - Cold Holding) flip top #2 ambient temperature 50F ; blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed ice packs on food .per operator not portioned or prep today.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: Flip top cooler: tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); duck halves (50F - Cold Holding) crab (50F - Cold Holding) flip top #2 ambient temperature 50F ; blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50 - Cold Holding); meat loaf (45F - Cold Holding). Not prep or portioned today. Per operator less than two hours Operator placed ice packs on food items Observed True 3 doors ; Brie (48F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese with blueberries (48F - Cold Holding);shredded cheddar cheese (58F - Cold Holding) Not prep or portioned today. Admin Complaint
  • 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/ Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-31: **Time Extended**

7/27/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8364786

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 5 int, 5 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - A plastic container of frying oil stored on floor in kitchen. Observed frying oil containers on floor in storage area. Warning
  • 32-04-4:Basic - Employee Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Warning
  • 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 on flip top cutting board. Employee removed Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment flip top cooler lid. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef cooked turkey breast in victory reach in operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. True 3 doors ; Brie (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese with blueberries (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese block (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) per operator in cooler overnight not prep or portion today Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed True 3 doors ; Brie (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (50F - Cold Holding); goat cheese with blueberries (50F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese block (48F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (52F - Cold Holding) per operator in cooler overnight not prep or portion today see stop sale Flip top ; ; pork chops (50F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding); duck halves (51F - Cold Holding) crab (50F - Cold Holding) flip top #2 ambient temperature 50F ; blue cheese (50F - Cold Holding); chopped tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding); meat loaf (58F - Cold Holding). Per operator less than 2 hours. Operator placed ice packs on food .per operator not portioned or prep today.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** Admin Complaint
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee washed hands in three compartment sink. Warning
  • 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/ Repeat Violation 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
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in victory reach in red sauce,brown sauce,chili,mushroom soup. Operator labeled items. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink on cook line . Operator turned on hot water. Corrected On-Site Warning