CASA PLAYA RESTAURANT
401 N BIRCH RD CU-1 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
08A-05-6High Priority – Cookline – right flip top – Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Expo 2 door low boy – Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat cooked beef. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01D-01-5High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Corvina in the ceviche. **Warning**
Intermediate 7
02C-03-5Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Sliced ham – expo low boy – per operator prepared 3 days ago. Milk – bar area – per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
01C-02-4Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Utensils in expo hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on lunch menu. Operator updated menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
Basic 1
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:30 PM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.