CASABLANCA CAFE
3049 ALHAMBRA ST, Ft Lauderdale, FL, 33301
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Complaint Full
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (11)
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - right to left - #2 - pooled shell eggs (50F). Per operator item prepared 5 hours ago and placed in this unit. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - right to left - #2 - pooled shell eggs (50F). Per operator item prepared 5 hours ago and placed in this unit. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-02-5Critical
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - French onion soup (49-50F - Cooling). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today.
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - French onion soup (49-50F - Cooling). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic covered container. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-05-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - right to left - #2 - raw fish stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cookline - right to left - #2 - raw fish stored over ready to eat lettuce. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - right to left - #2 - pooled shell eggs (50F). Per operator item prepared 5 hours ago and placed in this unit. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - French onion soup (49-50F - Cooling). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cookline - right to left - #2 - pooled shell eggs (50F). Per operator item prepared 5 hours ago and placed in this unit. Reviewed proper cooling. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Walk in cooler - French onion soup (49-50F - Cooling). Per operator item prepared yesterday and held in this unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. Observed item in tall plastic covered container. Reviewed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - bleu cheese (46-50F); skakshouka (46F); tomatillo sauce (46-47F); marinara (45-46F). Per operator item held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - bleu cheese (46-50F); skakshouka (46F); tomatillo sauce (46-47F); marinara (45-46F). Per operator item held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - bleu cheese (46-50F); skakshouka (46F); tomatillo sauce (46-47F); marinara (45-46F). Per operator item held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Reviewed proper cold holding. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03F-02-5CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Expo - cut tomatoes, pico, cut lettuce Cole slaw. Per operator items placed out approximately 3 hours ago. Operator time marked.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Expo - cut tomatoes, pico, cut lettuce Cole slaw. Per operator items placed out approximately 3 hours ago. Operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 27-16-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upstairs employee ladies restroom - water 81F.
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Upstairs employee ladies restroom - water 81F. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-21-4
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic
- 36-22-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area under dish machine and at floor drain.
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Bar area under dish machine and at floor drain. **Warning**
Basic
- 29-17-4
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 bar soda gun.
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. 1 bar soda gun. **Warning**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun and 1 expo soda gun.
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun and 1 expo soda gun. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 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.