EL MAR CAFE
4405 EL MAR DR · LAUDERDALE-BY-THE-SE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Cook cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised Operator to set up triple sink for sanitizing. **Warning**
12A-02-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator adjusted. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
52-09-4Intermediate – Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Breakfast menu states, "Fresh Orange Juice" however establishment is serving juice provided by their purveyor. **Admin Complaint**
Basic 2
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored in visibly soiled container between uses. Operator removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Several open employee drinks inside prep area reach in units. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:44 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.