Essence Caterers
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
86
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Essence Caterers stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
“Operator is doing a special process” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Dania Beach restaurant scores 80. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. One employee missing training
53B-13-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at 70F in prep station. Operator discarded water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sugar not covered in kitchen. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of plastic bottle water on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
78
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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 pork stored over bread inside reach in freezer in prep room. Operator moved bread and stored correctly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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. Emailed procedures, operator printed and posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Provided information to operator to submit to the division for approval. Establishment vacuum sealing raw meat , poultry ,raw vegetables and a variety of cooked foods. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container ( coffee cups) on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in kitchen. Operator moved cups **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
55
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw shell eggs stored over milk and sour cream in true refrigerator. Operator relocate eggs to walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep station and male restroom . **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored in restrooms.
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers with salt removed from the original containers not labeled. Operator label containers **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed both restrooms doors with no self-closing devices.
32-04-4
67
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with produce. Container of raw shell eggs stored above container of Lemons in walk in cooler. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Half gallons of oil stored in handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen.kitchen. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
64
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator unaware of necessary HACCP plans for procedures being done. Information provided to create and submit HACCP plan to District. **Corrective Action Taken**
03G-50-1
90
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Valpro reach in freezer tray with tubes of raw ground beef above trays of packaged raw tuna and bags of shrimp. Manager began to move items to correct. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-02-6
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. Thawed tuna in walk in cooler still in packaging that indicates it needs to be removed when thawed.
06-09-1
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Essence Caterers last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Essence Caterers on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Essence Caterers?
Across the inspection record, “operator is doing a special process” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Essence Caterers.
How does Essence Caterers compare to other restaurants in Dania Beach?
Essence Caterers most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Dania Beach average of 80.
Has Essence Caterers' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Essence Caterers have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Essence Caterers 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 Essence Caterers inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Essence Caterers is inspected around two times per year on average.
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