Borsalino Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Borsalino Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 18, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Borsalino Cafe's latest score of 67 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: The license is still expired. Expired more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On line menu - smoked salmon and fried egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: Menu is not updated **Admin Complaint**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment reducing size of restaurant - removing prep room and hand sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No plans submitted **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-18: No label placed on the muffins which are packaged on-site. **Admin Complaint**
02D-03-4
67
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
32
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On line menu - smoked salmon and fried egg items. Reviewed menu updating with operator n **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items at front counter. Reviewed proper labeling. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-17: Observed same **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
74
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
43
Dec 9, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go items at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-09: Observed same. Reviewed minimum labeling requirements. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
95
Dec 2, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Sep 17, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room with hand sink and dry storage area not listed with plans on onbase **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: Observed same. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
78
Aug 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce in kitchen flip top cooler. 2. Smoked salmon over ready to eat sauce in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: 1.Raw shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce in kitchen flip top cooler. 2. Raw Smoked salmon over ready to eat sauce in kitchen flip top cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-08-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1.In kitchen glass rack in front kitchen employee sink 2. Brush In employee kitchen sink Operator removed brush from sink and moved glass rack to make hand sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter, cook line, and prep area sinks. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No paper towels - prep room hand sink and cookline hand sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room with hand sink and dry storage area not listed with plans on onbase **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in food storage area with dry goods,single service items, and refrigeration units **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed in back prep area 2. Observed over kitchen triple sink 3. Storage room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desert items on front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1.Observed no hand wash sign in back prep for employee hand sink 2. women's restroom. Operator posted signed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: No handwashing sign - back prep room. **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
45
Jul 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1.Observed raw shell eggs over ready to eat lettuce in kitchen flip top cooler. 2. Smoked salmon over ready to eat sauce in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched raw cracked shell eggs then put on gloves without washing hands. Employees washed hands and put on new gloves **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**
50-08-7
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Prep room with hand sink and dry storage area not listed with plans on onbase **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1.In kitchen glass rack in front kitchen employee sink 2. Brush In employee kitchen sink Operator removed brush from sink and moved glass rack to make hand sink accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counter, cook line, and prep area sinks. Operator provided paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1.Observed no hand wash sign in back prep for employee hand sink 2. women's restroom. Operator posted signed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on front counter. Operator stored in sanitizer solution **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Front counter operator stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-38-4
Basic - Carpeting installed in a food preparation, food storage, warewashing or bathroom area. Carpet in food storage area with dry goods,single service items, and refrigeration units **Warning**
36-07-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. 1. Observed in back prep area 2. Observed over kitchen triple sink 3. Storage room **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go desert items on front counter **Warning**
02D-03-4
35
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: Observed same. **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues - glass door freezer in storage area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Main Dishwasher (Quat 0ppm/Chlorine 0ppm). Operator has triple sink set up. Quat 200ppm. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
16-55-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Oven and refrigerator handles throughout kitchen and storage areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-05: **Time Extended**
23-24-4
74
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
86
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine at 0ppm quaternary- does not have sanitizer attached. Employee attached and primed sanitizer. Reading 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
22-47-4
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Container of raw shell eggs on prep table at ambient air temperature 86F. Per employee eggs out of cooker since 7:30am. Employee moved eggs to reach in cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In upper fliptop area cut ham (65F - Cold Holding). Per employee ham pulled from reach in cooler and put in unit at 7:30am. Ham removed and placed back in reach in cooler to rapid rechill. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steam well, shredded beef (131-136F - Reheating); shredded pork (115F - Reheating); shredded chicken (117F - Reheating). Per employee all items reheating since 7:30am. Employee placed items in oven to rapid reheat above 165F to properly hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Kitchen employee wearing watch. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Two clean cutting boards on floor by three compartment sink leaning against wall. Employee moved to sink to rd lean and place in rack. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-07-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on fliptop unit discolored and has number cut marks and grooves.
14-09-4
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. In Kool It reach in cooler, fully thawed commercially portioned seared tuna still in reduced oxygen packaging. Discussed with employee proper procedures for thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Container with utensils in standing water on prep table by induction burners. Employee drained water and replaced utensils in clean dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
39
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Borsalino Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Borsalino Cafe on file is from Feb 18, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
How does Borsalino Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Borsalino Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Borsalino Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Borsalino Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Borsalino 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 Borsalino Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Borsalino Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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