Chef Mn Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Chef Mn Cafe 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, which has been cited two times.
Chef Mn Cafe's latest score of 95 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. In the reach in cooler, sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler, sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored next to the toaster. The phone was removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
36-11-4
67
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cookline flip top - raw pork bacon in upper section over ready to eat wraps and pickles in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-13-5
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. 2 door True - shredded cheese (50F); sliced cheese (49F); sour cream (46F); chili (49F); milk (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door True - shredded cheese (50F); sliced cheese (49F); sour cream (46F); chili (49F); milk (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packages of hot chocolate, Oreos and biscuits stored on floor at front counter. **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
58
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
64
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
78
Apr 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food...raw eggs with butter at reach in cooler. Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef , raw chicken with ready to eat ham, turkey in reach in freezer . Operator removed ham , turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken directly top of the Philly steak at reach in freezer . Operator properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... hot holding chili 111-113F in hot holding pot , chili being held less than four hours . Operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...portion smoke salmon in reach in freezer . Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information... vacuum package cheese for longer use in reach in cooler , no date or time marked . Operator discarded cheese . **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-06-5
Basic - Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce...prep table not sanitized after prep raw chicken. Employee sanitized with Lysol after discussion. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-25-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris....penini grill.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...nuts . Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
39
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched ready to eat ham and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook properly washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat fruit in white reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
May 19, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook touch toasted croissant and cheese with bare hand. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures and employee properly washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw shell eggs in top section over vegetables in lower section. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. Operator updated menu board. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Mn Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Mn Cafe on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Mn Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Chef Mn Cafe.
How does Chef Mn Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Chef Mn Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Chef Mn Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Mn Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef Mn 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 Chef Mn Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Mn Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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