Caffe Europa
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
58
Score
Caffe Europa has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 21, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Caffe Europa's 58 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the walk in cooler, marinara sauce (72F - Cooling). The item was prepared last night and was stored in the walk in cooler overnight. The items was not prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. In the walk in cooler, marinara sauce (72F - Cooling). The item was prepared last night and was stored in the walk in cooler overnight. The items was not prepped or portioned today. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the outside hostess stand, a spray bottle of cleaner was not labeled. An employee labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Next to the reach in freezer, a bucket of limes was stored on the floor. The chef corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-21-4
95
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw beef stored above ready to eat pasta. Operator moved pasta to top shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Cam tags not date marked either last date served
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At waiter station, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line, utensils stored in standing water 74°F. Operator moved water to grill to heat to 135°F or above **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven door handles. Operator removed tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
64
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 2025-01-31: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
86
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - marinara (75-78F); chicken stock (58F); lasagne (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensation unit. See stop sale. Cookline - maxx cold - marinara (54F); raw shrimp (45-47F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed accumulation of items at top of unit, possibly blocking air flow. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - marinara (75-78F); chicken stock (58F); lasagne (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensation unit. See stop sale. Cookline - maxx cold - marinara (54F); raw shrimp (45-47F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed accumulation of items at top of unit, possibly blocking air flow. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roach found. 1 live next to pizza oven. Operator exterminated, revoved and cleaned that area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler - raw chicken stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food - preparing bell peppers - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Cookline middle flip top - raw beef stored over ready-to-eat vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed proper procedures. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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-13-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - marinara (75-78F); chicken stock (58F); lasagne (47-48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensation unit. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer - around door. **Warning**
14-69-4
30
Jun 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects on top of Atosta freezer at end of cookline. Approximately 10 small flying insects on wood shelving in dry storage. Approximately 2 small flying insects on wall by back kitchen door. Did not observe any insects land on any food, utensils or food contact surfaces. Operator immediately exterminated and removed flying insects. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Approximately 6 small flying insects wood shelving in dry storage area Approximately 3 small flying insects on shelving in dish area. Approximately 5 small flying insects on shelving in bar area. Approximately 2 small flying insects on walls in dine in area. Approximately 2 small flying insects on walls in dining area at entrance to kitchen. Operator immediately exterminated and removed flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
32-12-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from dry storage by employee bathroom **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
38-01-4
78
Jun 4, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Cook line - middle flip top - raw lamb over RTE vegetables. Operator stored all items in proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects on top of Atosta freezer at end of cookline. Approximately 10 small flying insects on wood shelving in dry storage. Approximately 2 small flying insects on wall by back kitchen door. Did not observe any insects land on any food, utensils or food contact surfaces. Operator immediately exterminated and removed flying insects. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooklline- Poultry (153-165F - Cooking. Advised operator to continue cooking. Second temperature 175F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03C-44-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline- chicken stock (118F - Hot Holding) per operator holding less than one hour. Advised operator to immediately reheat to 165F and hot hold at 135F or higher. Operator moved stock to stove top. Pizza prep station- cheese pizza (101F - Hot Holding) per operator holding less than 30 minutes. Reviewed proper hot holding vs time as a public health control. Operator placed on Time as a public health control. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Cookline - Middle flip top - raw pooled shell Eggs over over raw fish. Operator stored everything properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing from dry storage by employee bathroom **Warning**
38-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution- Quat 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
33
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
32
May 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Burn creams stored in pizza reach in cooler over dough, spinach, cheese. Employee removed and relocated burn creams. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Employee replaced bucket of chlorine sanitizer, machine primed, retested at 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle containing degreaser, per employee, not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle on pasta station upright reach in, repaired with duct tape.
14-11-5
64
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer by cook line, containers of raw fish above bags of pasta and vegetables.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler by cook line. container of raw chicken above container of cooked octopus. Employee moved chicken to bottom of cooler and octopus to upper shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bulk containers of meatballs and stock in walk in cooler not labeled. Per manager made more than 1 day ago.
02C-02-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Multiple drink bottles in coolers in kitchen. Advised manager of proper storage technique for employee beverages. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-13-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Portioned thawed mahi still in packaging in cook line cooler. Employee slit packaging to allow oxygen access. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caffe Europa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caffe Europa on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caffe Europa?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Caffe Europa.
How does Caffe Europa compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Caffe Europa most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Caffe Europa's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caffe Europa have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Caffe Europa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Caffe Europa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Caffe Europa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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