CASABLANCA CAFE
3049 ALHAMBRA ST · FT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33301
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
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 – main (Chlorine 0ppm). Advised operator to use triple sink sanitizing. Sink set up – quaternary 150ppm. **Warning**
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. Cookline – flip top by walk in – chimichurri (50-52F); rancho habinero (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup along condensing area. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – flip top by walk in – chimichurri (50-52F); rancho habinero (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup along condensing area. See stop sale. **Warning**
08A-20-5High Priority – Walk in cooler – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.Raw chicken stored over raw beef. Cookline – right flip top – raw beef burgers stored over raw shrimp. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Cookline – Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary over 400ppm). Advised operator to dilute solution. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
01C-03-4Intermediate – Clam tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Eggs Benedict on brunch menu. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Expo – cut tomatoes and cream cheese. Provided operator with Time as a Public Health control form and reviewed. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
Basic 4
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline – flip top by walk in – chimichurri (50-52F); rancho habinero (50-52F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup along condensing area. **Warning**
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation area. Employee moved to dining room. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By main dish machine, downstairs bar and downstairs liquor storage room. **Warning**
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooker – plastic containers of raw chicken stored in floor. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:07 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.