Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

ELLA CAFE

9743 W BROWARD BLVD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33324

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 8, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3369178
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8388438
DBPR license1623630

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority5 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

Intermediate 5

#5Intermediate16-33-4

Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No quat test kit used at 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Ice machine, Chest freezer and plastic Keg

#7Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pots

#8Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit present **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#9Intermediate53B-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. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.

#2Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken

#3Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3 Compartment sink

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.