DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

ELLA CAFE

9743 West Broward Boulevard
Florida, 33324
Jacaranda
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2024

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on flip top, low boy cooler.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed long handled spoons at coffee station stored in water 87°F
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in most cold holding units.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at front counter warewashing machine.

Inspection Date: 10/17/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/16/2024

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slime along interior creases. Warning
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from hand wash sink in coffee bar. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blue berry stored on top of on top of raw eggs in low boy cooler in kitchen. Warning
  • 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. See stop sale. Warning
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. 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. Observed brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Observed in flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared 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. Observed in flip top cooler, sliced cheese (44-47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding); brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in cooler to rapid cool. Observed. In flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Warning
  • 31A-10-4:Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water draining from water purifier into handwash sink in kitchen. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at coffer bar hand wash sink. Warning

Inspection Date: 3/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8611993

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front linearea. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling at front line areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with table. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8580703

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup in ice machine. Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front linearea. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling at front line areas. Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed baking soda removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with table. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink. Employees used sink to discard waste coffee. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Warning
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. 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