Ella Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
90
Score
Going back to 2022, Ella Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. Ella Cafe was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Plantation average 78, so Ella Cafe is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling above coffee station not smooth or easily cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Same. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above coffee station with an accumulation of dust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-08: Same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
90
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
35
Oct 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at front counter warewashing machine.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gaskets on flip top, low boy cooler.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed long handled spoons at coffee station stored in water 87°F
10-07-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in most cold holding units.
05-09-4
70
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed heavy cream dated 10/07/24 in reach-in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler, sliced cheese (44-47F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (41-45F - Cold Holding); brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. Items placed in cooler to rapid cool. Observed. In flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
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. Observed brie (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Observed in flip top low boy: feta cheese (43-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed blue berry stored on top of on top of raw eggs in low boy cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed water draining from water purifier into handwash sink in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by prep table in kitchen. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed water 78F at coffer bar hand wash sink. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine with an accumulation of slime along interior creases. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining onto floor from hand wash sink in coffee bar. **Warning**
29-03-4
32
Mar 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front linearea. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling at front line areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-18: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
74
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with table. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed hand wash sink at front line used as dump sink. Employees used sink to discard waste coffee. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of slime buildup in ice machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed baking soda removed from the original container not identified by common name. Operator label container. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on ceiling at front line areas. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. At front linearea. **Warning**
36-37-5
43
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. No quat test kit used at 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Ice machine, Chest freezer and plastic Keg
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to store pots
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit present **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation**
53B-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above 3 Compartment sink
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket broken
14-11-5
45
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk. Front Counter Cooler
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap.
31B-06-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by Chest Freezer.
31A-09-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ella Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ella Cafe on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ella Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Ella Cafe.
How does Ella Cafe compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Ella Cafe most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 78.
Has Ella Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ella Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ella 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 Ella Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ella Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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