Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
101 S Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale experienced an emergency closure on February 12, 2019 for roach activity. The facility accumulated 163 violations across 27 inspections between 2022 and August 2025, averaging 6.0 violations per inspection — above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations appeared repeatedly, including employee health reporting cited in at least 6 inspections, proper hand/arm washing violations in at least 4 inspections, and management awareness failures in at least 4 inspections. The facility received 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. The most recent inspection on August 26, 2025 found 27 violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: February 12, 2019 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)
Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025070007 | $200.00 | Aug 26, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019027964 | $400.00 | May 16, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019007708 | $400.00 | Feb 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019007053 | — | Feb 12, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (28)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 8 inspections29 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Not Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
- Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on February 12, 2019 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale has had 28 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 7, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- Yes, Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Cafe Del Mar in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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