Korner Cafe

800 Corporate Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 27, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Korner Cafe has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Jan 27, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Korner Cafe on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Sugar scoop handle in contact with sugar. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Operator added quaternary ammonium tablet then re-test sanitizing solution. 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**

22-43-4

53B-14-5

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hang mop to dry

42-01-4

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-12-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.

40-06-5

Aug 17, 2023

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cooked bacon in flip top cooler opposite griddle. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket 200 PPM. Operator discarded and made fresh solution(50PPM) **Corrected On-Site**

41-15-5

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. Observed tub of broccoli soup in cooler date mark3/1/2023 per operator chili taken out of freezer previous 24 hours Explained to the operator proper labeling when removing items from freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

02C-04-5

53B-14-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in bag of rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 boxes of soda syrup on floor in prep area. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Operator clean **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe in pan under triple sink.

29-11-4

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink.

12A-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle of drinking water

12B-07-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

21-08-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Korner Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Korner Cafe on file is from Jan 27, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Korner Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “required employee training expired for some employees” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Korner Cafe.

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

Korner Cafe most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Korner Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Korner Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Korner 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 Korner Cafe inspected?

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

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