Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

300 Terminal Dr Term4/con G 2-156, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Overview

Casavana Restaurant & Take-Out in Fort Lauderdale has been inspected 25 times on record, accumulating 73 violations with no emergency closures. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2, but has faced escalating enforcement in recent months. Two disciplinary actions totaling $800 in fines have been issued. High-priority violations have clustered around employee health policy issues, appearing in four of the last six inspections between February and September 2025, including employee health reporting failures and management awareness gaps. Additional high-priority violations included approved food source violations and food contact surface violations. The most recent complaint inspection on January 22, 2026 resulted in three basic violations and a Call Back - Complied disposition after an inspection one day prior on January 21, 2026 found nine violations (one high-priority, one intermediate) and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation. Fire safety violations were noted in January 2026 involving electrical wiring in disrepair, and in November 2015 for a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
73Violations
0Closures
4Fire
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 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

Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025076636 $400.00 Sep 16, 2025 Fort Lauderdale
2--2022007320 $400.00 Jan 11, 2022 Fort Lauderdale

Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)

— 2 fire violations

— Complaint Full · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical outlet in disrepair on left side of dining room, next to dining booth. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**

— Complaint Full · Administrative complaint recommended

Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed electrical outlet in disrepair on left side of dining room, next to dining booth.
— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In bar area

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. In bar area

Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 2 inspections4 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 22, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Approved food source, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale had?
Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale find?
Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 22, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V47 (Wall/ceiling maintenance) mean?
Violation 47 (Wall/ceiling maintenance) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/47.
Has Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Casavana Restaurant & Take-out in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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