Calusso
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Calusso, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around one violation compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Calusso's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
95
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed operator has HAACP plan but has not submitted for approval. Operator will submit HAACP plan today. Time extended 7 days per I. Ganpat. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: Observed operator received denial for submitted HAACP plan and will resubmit HAACP with required corrections. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
38-02-4
86
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed operator has HAACP plan but has not submitted for approval. Operator will submit HAACP plan today. Time extended 7 days per I. Ganpat. **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed same. **Time Extended**
38-02-4
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed establishment conducting rop for fish frozen before, during, and after vacuum packaging with no approved HAACP plan. Emailed special process guidance to operator. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed containers stored inside hand wash sink at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided at mop sink area in kitchen.
38-02-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking under hand wash sink next to triple sink in kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of green mold like substance inside middle ice machine in kitchen.
22-20-5
Basic - Spoons and forks stored upright with the food-contact surface up, on clean dish rack in kitchen.
24-18-4
61
Dec 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas. Observed no lighting provided in mop sink area.
38-02-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole at base of wall in hallway of employee restroom area and next to exit door.
36-24-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calusso last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calusso on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
How does Calusso compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Calusso most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Calusso's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calusso have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Calusso means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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