CUCINA MODERNA
721 N FEDERAL HWY BAY 1 & 2, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33304
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 30, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High Priority
- 35A-02-8Critical
Live, small flying insects found. 3 live small flying insects at the bar landing on the hanging glasses. Approximately 5 live small flying insects at the dry storage rack across from the prep table landing on the food scale and boxes of single service items. 2 live small flying insects at the cook line landing on clean dishes.
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 3 live small flying insects at the bar landing on the hanging glasses. Approximately 5 live small flying insects at the dry storage rack across from the prep table landing on the food scale and boxes of single service items. 2 live small flying insects at the cook line landing on clean dishes.
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the vacuum packed steaks were stored over the water bottles. The steaks were moved down
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, the vacuum packed steaks were stored over the water bottles. The steaks were moved down **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 29-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
Basic
- 22-02-4Corrected on site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade was soiled. The blade was cleaned and sanitized
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade was soiled. The blade was cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 14-01-5Corrected on site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, in the Parmesan cheese, a cup was stored inside the container and used to dispense the cheese. The cup was removed
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the walk in cooler, in the Parmesan cheese, a cup was stored inside the container and used to dispense the cheese. The cup was removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 31A-11-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar, the faucet has a hose connected to it
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At the bar, the faucet has a hose connected to it
Intermediate
- 10-01-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of flour, the scoops handle was in the flour. The scoop was corrected
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In the bin of flour, the scoops handle was in the flour. The scoop was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-06-5Corrected on site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the walk in cooler, inside the meat sauce container, the whole handle of the spoon was inside the sauce. The spoon was corrected
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In the walk in cooler, inside the meat sauce container, the whole handle of the spoon was inside the sauce. The spoon was corrected **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 2, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.