Cafe Vico

3496 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: May 16, 2025

Score

High Risk

Public records show five inspections at Cafe Vico stretching back to 2022. On May 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 18 violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.

Across the inspection history, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 18 violations

High Priority - Employee handled soiled dishes and utensils and then picked up clean dishes without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-02-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

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. Cookline - tall US refrigeration unit - cooked pasta (56-64F); seafood ravioli (60F). Per operator items held in this unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Right cookline flip top - Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat cooked vegetables. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing. Employee washed hands in proper sink. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-03-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Beef and salmon carpaccio. Operator began updating menus during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**

02B-01-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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. Several employees without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline - 1. in use knife between flip top and prep table. 2. in use knife stored under tabletop steam table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Upstairs ice scoop stored directly on top of ice machine. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-12-5

Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Upstairs - A/C unit dripping into collection container on top of chest freezer.

08B-52-4

Basic - Interior of the 3 cookline microwaves has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Above entrance to walk in cooler.

38-01-4

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cookline - tall US Refrigeration unit.

05-09-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Right side cookline flip top. **Repeat Violation**

29-49-6

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish and octopus thawing in countertop in back prep area. Operator moved to walk in to continue thawing process. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No tag on original container of raw, in-shell clams/mussels/oysters. Operator placed tag back in original container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

01C-01-4

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. **Warning**

29-27-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of left reach-in-cooler at cook line. **Warning**

29-49-6

May 24, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at west side of bar handwash sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a total of four (4) signs missing between kitchen and bar hand wash sinks.

31B-04-4

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in 3 locations.

29-17-4

Jan 30, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12/01/22

50-17-3

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the front bar.

29-34-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At front bar - operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Salt bin on floor by back door - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cafe Vico last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cafe Vico on file is from May 16, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cafe Vico?

Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Vico.

How does Cafe Vico compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Cafe Vico most recently scored 21 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Cafe Vico's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Cafe Vico have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Cafe Vico means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Cafe Vico inspected?

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

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