Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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JOE'S CAFE

1913 CORDOVA RD · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33316

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 8, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3497309
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873146
DBPR license1622241

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01B-02-5

High 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. Observed flip top cooler// tuna salad (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale.

Stop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed flip top cooler// tuna salad (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored inside cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed flip top cooler// tzatziki dressing (45F – Cold Holding). Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today. Food stored in cooler for approximately 1 hour. Operator put food inside walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationWarningStop Sale

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observers hand wash sink next to triple sink blocked; bin of peeled potatoes stored in front of sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic08B-54-4

Basic – Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Observed uncovered potatoes stored next to wash compartment of three compartment sink, sink full of soapy water. Employee moved potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket at cook line. Cook properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 18, 2026 12:05 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
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.