1040 CAFE
2601 W BROWARD BLVD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-25-4High Priority – Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wearing headphones adjust head phones with gloved hands then proceed to handle single service items. Discussed with operator/employee. Employee removed head phones. Removed gloves and washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw burger in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked burger (99F – Hot Holding) being held in steam table at front line. Operator states burgers were cooked approximately 1 hour ago. Operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of degreaser stored with dry storage items of cook line, can of wd40 stored on hand wash sink. Operator properly stored **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for any employees. Provided agreement to operator. 4 employees employed. 3 employees on duty acknowledged at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance stored with dry storage items of cook line not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving soiled, operator states new shelving on order **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Prepared pizzas thawing at room temperature for service. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 8:06 AM.
Violation category totals
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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.