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Loca Mocha Cafe

1800 Eller Dr. Ste 100, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Loca Mocha Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Fort Lauderdale restaurant scene, where the average is 80, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Clean, single-use gloves not handled in a sanitary manner. Observed employee blow into single use glove before putting glove on for food prep. Educated employee on proper use of gloves. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
25-30-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on bottom of shield inside ice machine.
22-20-5
90
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top cooler// sliced ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter area. Per operator, food not prepped or portioned today; food stored in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Operator put foods inside reach in freezer to quick chill. Sliced ham 41F and sliced turkey 43F at 9:22am. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) at front counter area. Operator discarded and remade sanitizer to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored next to ice bin at front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 6, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - sausage (56F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (53F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. Items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour, operator placed items in reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at espresso machine. Operator stored in sanitation bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Martin Serwinski 04/18/22 expired. Per operator, exam is scheduled for next week. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-17: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
90
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Apr 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator corrected to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Serwinski 04/18/2017 issued National Registry of Food Safety Professionals **Repeat Violation**
53A-03-7
78
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
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. Bulletin printed and posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Martin Serwinski 4-18-2017 National Registry
53A-03-7
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. One of two employees expired. FRLA
53B-14-5
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Loca Mocha Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Loca Mocha Cafe on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Loca Mocha Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Loca Mocha Cafe.

How does Loca Mocha Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Loca Mocha Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Loca Mocha Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Loca Mocha Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Loca Mocha Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Loca Mocha Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Loca Mocha Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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