ELLA CAFE
9743 W BROWARD BLVD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
See what changed since the last inspection.
Sign in or create a free account to browse without ads and see newly cited, repeated, and no-longer-cited violation categories.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator will use triple sink for sanitizing until dishwasher machine is fixed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
14-31-5High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed loaves of bread in a garbage bag in the reach in freezer in the kitchen. Operator stored properly in a food grade bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
31A-10-4Intermediate – Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink in kitchen with a hose used to dump water from water purification device. Operator removed hose from sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in coffee station area used to dump coffee and ice. Educated operator on proper hand wash sink procedures and sink is now only being used for handwashing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for quaternary sanitizer. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen or at the coffee station. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed omelettes and frittatas used for Time as a Public Health Control without the proper written plan. Emailed operator proper written plan and paperwork was filled out at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 3
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling above coffee station not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above coffee station with an accumulation of dust. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 4:37 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.