Artesano Cafe & Lounge
Last inspected: Oct 20, 2023
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Artesano Cafe & Lounge has four inspections in the public record. Artesano Cafe & Lounge was last inspected on Oct 20, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that Artesano Cafe & Lounge's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 20, 2023; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to other Dania Beach restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Grab and Go reach in- Chicken salad exceeds 7 days. Dated 10-11-23. See stop sale!
01B-24-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Containers of raw shell eggs stored above container of bread crumbs in Grab and Go reach in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to triple sink. Manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Gasket at double doors reach in torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled oil bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 50ppm chlorine. Manager remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-07-4
95
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using chlorine for sanitation, quaternary test kit present. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
16-32-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed at callback inspection same. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
78
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 7 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bag of frozen portioned fish and open bag of raw shrimp above case of cooked rice balls and fried pickles. Manager moved items to correctly separate. 2) Bags of raw shrimp and open case of mahi above bags of shredded cheese in chest freezer in back store room. Employee separated items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 8 small flying insects around mop sink with standing water in container in back corner of kitchen area. Container of water removed, and mop sink area and floor cleaned and bleached. 1 small flying insect remaining. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at 50ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In fliptop unit black beans (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager placed in unit night before. Manager discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In fliptop unit black beans (51F - Cold Holding). Per manager placed in unit night before. Manager discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Open case of raw bacon above sliced cheeses in reach in cooler. Manager moved bacon to lower shelf to properly store. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart in front of hand sink between reach in cooler and freezer in kitchen. Cart removed to allow access to sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Menu shows sea bass as used for ceviche, but using mahi due to shortage. Employee blacked out sea bass on menus. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
52-01-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment using chlorine for sanitation, quaternary test kit present. **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ceviche on menu not marked to indicate raw item. Employee marked menus during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced cheeses, opened canned items, and chopped garlic in reach in 2 door cooler not date marked for when prepared/opened. Per manager cheeses cut 2 days ago and canned goods opened 2 days ago. Garlic chopped morning before. Employee added date marks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on front counter. Employee labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Small ice machine at front counter has mold like buildup. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of oil and imitation butter in bottles in kitchen not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket at 50ppm chlorine. Employee corrected to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave interior has food debris. Employee cleaned microwave. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Clean knives between edge of triple sink and plastic shelving unit. Manager moved knives to lay flat on shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Around prep sink and hand sink in kitchen. Per manager drain line connector from ice machine has small leak. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Artesano Cafe & Lounge last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Artesano Cafe & Lounge on file is from Oct 20, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Artesano Cafe & Lounge?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Artesano Cafe & Lounge.
How does Artesano Cafe & Lounge compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Artesano Cafe & Lounge most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Artesano Cafe & Lounge's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Artesano Cafe & Lounge have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Artesano Cafe & Lounge means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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