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JOE'S CAFE

1913 CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 23, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3333834
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8353092
DBPR license1622241

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut melon (59°F – Cold Holding)at expo line. Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today; out of temperature for approximately 2 hrs. Operator put food in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 2

#1Basic35B-02-4

Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over chest freezer at server station.

#2Basic24-01-4

Basic – Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware outdoors.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 3:01 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.