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CASABLANCA CAFE

3049 ALHAMBRA ST · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 27, 2024
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3422598
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8640728
DBPR license1617288

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 6 rodent droppings on top of main dish machine in kitchen. Operator immediately removed droppings and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority12A-02-4

High Priority – Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – right to left – #2 flip top – cooked pasta (50-55F); cooked chicken (50-55F); cooked lobster (50-55F); raw shrimp (50-55F); #3 open top – pico (49-50F); cooked chicken (49-50F). Per operator items were placed in units less than an hour ago. No items prepped or portioned today. Operator placed items on ice to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 4

#7Intermediate01C-03-4

Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#8Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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. Some employees present without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic12B-12-5

Basic – Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Main bar next to glass wash machine. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic29-17-4

Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Service bar. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 2:52 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.