Fort Lauderdale, Broward County

BELLA PANINI CAFE

3335 NE 32 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Mar 27, 2025
City
Fort Lauderdale
County
Broward
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23663537

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. -Back prep area by rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: Observed same Time Extended

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

11-03-5

Detail 23462031

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same Time Extended

11-07-5

Detail 23462032

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same Time Extended

11-05-4

Detail 23462034

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 23462033

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. -Back prep area by rear exit door. - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-09: Observed same Time Extended

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 11Basic: 2Total: 16

12A-10-4

Detail 23344744

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. -Employee scratched eyebrow then started preparing customers food order without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing with employee, washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-07-4

Detail 23344747

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. -Front counter reach in cooler next to flat top; Mold like substance in original container of whipped butter.

08A-05-6

Detail 23344738

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Front reach in 2door; case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat containers of whipped butter, ricotta cheese and bagels. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site

11-03-5

Detail 23344732

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.

11-07-5

Detail 23344743

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-05-4

Detail 23344734

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.

22-02-4

Detail 23344733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Front line; slicer soiled with food debris.

31A-11-4

Detail 23344735

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Front counter; Handwashing sink used as storage for bowl and coffee grounds scoop. Operator removed and stored properly. -Triple sink area; Handwashing sink used to wiping cloths. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 23344741

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.

16-37-1

Detail 23344745

Intermediate - No Quaternary and Chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

05-08-4

Detail 23344736

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

53B-01-5

Detail 23344737

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

16-33-4

Detail 23344742

Intermediate - Quaternary and Chlorine chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer.

02B-02-5

Detail 23344739

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided handout to operator. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23344740

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. -Back prep area by rear exit door.

29-03-4

Detail 23344746

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. -Front counter; hand washing sink. Water draining on floor.

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

50-17-3

Detail 23641149

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/24. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23641151

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 23641150

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in dry storage area. Warning

Feb 7, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

32-04-4

Detail 22624874

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with self-closing doors.