BELLA PANINI CAFE
3335 NE 32 ST · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee scratched eyebrow then started preparing customers food order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee, washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-07-4High Priority – Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -Front counter reach in cooler next to flat top; Mold like substance in original container of whipped butter.
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Front reach in 2door; case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat containers of whipped butter, ricotta cheese and bagels. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 11
11-03-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
11-05-4Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Front line; slicer soiled with food debris.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Front counter; Handwashing sink used as storage for bowl and coffee grounds scoop. Operator removed and stored properly. -Triple sink area; Handwashing sink used to wiping cloths. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
16-37-1Intermediate – No Quaternary and Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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.
16-33-4Intermediate – Quaternary and Chlorine chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.
02B-02-5Intermediate – Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 2
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. -Back prep area by rear exit door.
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. -Front counter; hand washing sink. Water draining on floor.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:10 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.