Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
4040 Galt Ocean Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Casa Calabria, a 100-seat Italian restaurant in Fort Lauderdale, has accumulated 150 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection—markedly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a persistent concern, including recurring handwashing failures (cited in at least 5 inspections), shell stock handling violations, proper cooking temperature lapses, and employee health policy breaches. The most recent inspection on February 10, 2026 identified 21 violations and prompted an administrative complaint recommendation, the facility's highest-level enforcement disposition on record. A prior disciplinary action resulted in a $200 fine. Fire safety violations related to boiler certification were documented in 2017. The facility has no emergency closures on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
6.5
violations / inspection
6.5 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022028738 | $200.00 | May 2, 2022 | Miami (Doral) |
Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 3 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From inspection on 2017-10-12: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection on 2017-10-13: Same. Waiting on appointment time for boiler inspector. **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only. **Repeat Violation**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 48-01-5 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.FL121658,121659 expired 5/28/16
Legal Basis: Reporting: (9) Heating and ventilation - The heating and ventilation system shall be kept in good repair or be installed to maintain a minimum of 68 degrees Fahrenheit throughout the building. The insurance inspector¿s boiler report is required annually for power boilers and high pressure/high temperature boilers and biannually for low pressure steam or vapor heating boilers and shall be posted in the boiler room. For reporting purposes only.
Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections16 violations · 12 high priority
— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 10, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 10, 2026 with 8 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Casa Calabria in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 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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