Morena Peruvian Cafe

3209 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Morena Peruvian Cafe stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: Per operator course and examination is scheduled for next week, provided email verification. **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: **Time Extended**

53B-02-5

Aug 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jun 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 white chest freezer p, raw ground beef stored on top of ready to eat rolls. Operator moved to different freezer. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At hand wash sink on cook line, utensils stored in sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. On counter, empanadas out on counter 85°F. Operator stated out for three hours then discarded. No written procedures for TPHC. Sent printout to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**

03F-10-5

Basic - Presetting of unwrapped silverware and/or tableware. In dining room, silverware pre set on tables, not covered or wrapped.

24-01-4

Nov 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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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. milk (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Milk in cooler over night per owner.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (49F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler at front counter. Milk in cooler over night per owner. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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/ **Repeat Violation**

53A-03-7

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Morena Peruvian Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Morena Peruvian Cafe on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

How does Morena Peruvian Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Morena Peruvian Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Morena Peruvian Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Morena Peruvian 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 Morena Peruvian Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Morena Peruvian Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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