Anglins Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Anglins Beach Cafe 14 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to 14 violations.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from bread storage rack”, showing up five times.
Anglins Beach Cafe's latest score of 58 falls below the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer raw lobster in plastic thank you bags. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not observed **Time Extended**
14-31-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
22-31-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Not observed **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen next to mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: Observed same **Time Extended**
36-27-5
58
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
11 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 26 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over ready to eat dough in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Mozzarella cheese opened Saturday day October 11th. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 20 plus rodent droppings in dry storage room separate from kitchen, observed on top of cans and boxes of pancake batter. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pancake batter (64F - Cold Holding); sausage (57F - Cold Holding). Held in unit less than 4 hrs per operator. Held on counter for 1 hr and placed in reach in cooler. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Cut tomatoes 44-50F at 11:40pm cooling for 25 mins to 47F at 12:00pm **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (94F - Hot Holding),observed on shelf under no temperature control, per operator held for two hours. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator scratched arm and then grabbed clean food container and portioned out ready to eat butter. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 observed in kitchen not landing. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Reach in freezer raw lobster in plastic thank you bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
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 substance not labeled. Spray bottle of pink liquid identified as degreaser. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cut tomatoes 44-50F at 11:40pm cooling for 25 mins to 47F at 12:00pm observed item over stacked. Operator portioned and stored in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair throughout establishment **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 125F, operator placed closer to hearing source. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - observed rodent bite markings. **Warning**
35B-09-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Storage room back door openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. **Warning**
35B-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris in kitchen next to mop sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses by prep area flip top unit. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**
21-03-4
7
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Back storage room; raw bacon stored over box of unwashed tomatoes. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Front counter, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Front line, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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. Frozen mahi-mahi and salmon still in reduced oxygen, packaging thawing in the reach in cooler, operator removed from packaging and stored in reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone and purse stored at expo window. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Cookline reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. -Single service spoons no inverted at expo window, operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
55
Apr 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line right reach in cooler door falling off hinges. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-16: Observed same. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
90
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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. -Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), operator set up triple sink for manual ware washing, and scheduled dish machine repair, Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. -Employee came from rear pier area with cellphone in hand then began grabbing food items for today's service, advised employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - Wild bird present inside establishment. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee bag stored on prep table next to coffee machine, employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook line right reach in cooler door falling off hinges. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Right reach in cooler gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Dec 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Cookline hand washing sink, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Reach in 1 door by kitchen entrance; rice, clam chowder, fish dip, operator began date marking. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cookline flip top right of flat top gaskets. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from bread storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
74
Oct 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook-line reach in cooler across from oven; Gaskets in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Chest freezer next to employee fridge - Chest freezer next to wine reach in. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Cookline microwave; paint pealing from interior roof of microwave. -Back area left of fryer; Door handle for reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-05: -Observed microwave removed -Back area left of fryer; Door handle for reach in cooler observed same **Time Extended**
14-52-4
86
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. - Employee dumped dirty mop water onto pier, reviewed proper disposal of mop water with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-14-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on handle of wine cooler, operator killed, cleaned and sanitized area, cooler is located in a room separate from kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), operator discarded and remade solution chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -Cookline hand washing sink, operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Chest freezer next to employee fridge - Chest freezer next to wine reach in. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Cook-line reach in cooler across from oven; Gaskets in disrepair. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and maintenance. -Cookline microwave; paint pealing from interior roof of microwave. -Back area left of fryer; Door handle for reach in cooler **Warning**
14-52-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -Cookline flip top reach in cooler in front of oven. **Warning**
29-49-6
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee used cell phone - then put on gloves without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in prep sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised fresh juice, but juice was not prepared from original fruit. Menu states, "Fresh OJ." However, establishment is serving commercially produced orange juice. **Admin Complaint**
52-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Expo hand sink being used for dump and to fill water bottle.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Glass door unit - soup. Per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline flip top.
29-49-6
39
Nov 20, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Marinara sauce on dry storage rack **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw lamb commercially packaged over opened bag of chocolate chips not commercially packaged in tall reach in freezer in back store area of establishment. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); two door reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator eggs in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**
03A-03-5
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. ; raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding) two door reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator bacon in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. ; raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding); two door reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator eggs in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ; raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding) two door reach in cooler on cook line. Per operator bacon in unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Bar hand sink **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in dry storage **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar in dry storage **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Set up Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-55-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn to bottom two door reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chests throughout kitchen **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to bottom bane Marie doors **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior Reach in freezer at bar unclean **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom two door cooler on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Boxes of onions limes lemons in dry storage **Warning**
08B-12-5
19
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. At double door low boy stainless reach in cooler; gasket damaged/door not tight fitting/sealed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: At double door low boy stainless reach in cooler; gasket damaged/door not tight fitting/sealed. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At kitchen double door low boy stainless reach in cooler(s); standing water in bottom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-27: At kitchen double door low boy stainless reach in cooler(s); standing water in bottom. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (67F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Chef states out less than four hours. Placed in cooler.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on shelf in dry storage hallway. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Freezer chest lid rusted and torn in dry storage hallway.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to two door reach in cooler.
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. two door cooler on cook line. Raw fish cooler on cook line.
29-49-6
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Anglins Beach Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Anglins Beach Cafe on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Anglins Beach Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer across from bread storage rack” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Anglins Beach Cafe.
How does Anglins Beach Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?
Anglins Beach Cafe most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.
Has Anglins Beach Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Anglins Beach Cafe have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Anglins Beach Cafe 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 Anglins Beach Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Anglins Beach Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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