EL MAR CAFE
4405 EL MAR DRIVE, Lauder By The Sea, FL, 33308
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 16, 2026
- Type
- Food-Licensing Inspection
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (3)
- 22-41-4CriticalCorrected on site
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm.
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed unit. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs and smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **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.