MARIO'S CATALINA RESTAURANT
1198 SW 27 AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33312
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
5 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F – Cold Holding); black beans (60F – Cold Holding); pork (60F – Cold Holding); beef (60F – Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the large portion of the walk in cooler, rice (60F – Cold Holding); black beans (60F – Cold Holding); pork (60F – Cold Holding); beef (60F – Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight and were not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles at the bar. The operator removed, washed and sanitized the nozzles **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 9 dead roaches on the floor in the small dry storage room next to the dish washer 2 dead roaches under the dishwasher 1 dead roach on the floor next to the microwave 1 dead roach on the floor next to the fryer Approximately 10 dead roaches on the floor in the large dry storage room separate from the kitchen All roaches were removed and areas were cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the walk in cooler.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:18 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.