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Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CABANA 28

6351 N ANDREWS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3497330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8873167
DBPR license1618307

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-19-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee rewashed hands with hot and cold water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority12A-20-4

High Priority – Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Employee washed hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11High Priority08A-17-6

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef over plantains in walk-in freezer not all commercially packaged. Operator correctly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#12Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed plastic bucket and scrubbing brush in hand washing sink located next to three compartment sink. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#13Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – 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**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing sanitizer toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink in men's and women's restroom water temperature 77F **Warning**

Warning

Basic 8

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee with watch while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Plastic bucket of red onions on the floor at preparation area. Two containers of cooking oil on floor in storage closet. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic10-01-5

Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in sugar and salt containers the scoop handle in contact with sugar and salt at preparation station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front station stored on counter. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front station located next to flip top cooler. Observed elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#8Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt removed from original container not identified on cook line. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 21, 2026 1:43 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.