Myra Harbor Cafe
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2024
33
Score
Myra Harbor Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2024. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Myra Harbor Cafe's latest score of 33 falls below the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jul 31, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-21: Observed same **Time Extended**
50-08-7
86
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-01-2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef, not commercially packaged, stored over frozen fruit, not commercially packaged, inside far right reach in freezer, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw beef stored over unwashed avocados inside middle reach in cooler, in kitchen. Operator removed raw beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days, not food handler certified. Provided list of approved training programs to operator.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage links stored inside low boy cooler, at cook line, without date marking. Per operator, sausage prepared yesterday. Operator put date mark on sausage. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling tile in front of restrooms.
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and oil cartons stored on floor, in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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. Observed raw beef Pattie's, not commercially packaged, stored over broccoli, commercially packaged, inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with unknown blue substance stored at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plate stored inside potato bin inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Jun 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. True refrigerator #1: Sausage links 46F cold holding, Cream cheese 46F cold holding, individual butter 47F cold holding. All items holding overnight. See stop sale. Small reach in cooler: pats of butter 52F cold holding, butter spread 51F cold holding. Both items holding overnight. See stop sale. Flip top cooler: French toast batter 46F cold holding, sausage links 46F cold holding. Top to unit not closed. Employee stated in unit from 7:00am. Items moved to cooler to rechill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Sausage links 46°F cold holding. Per operator, sausage links not prepped or portioned today. Per operator, sausage links stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. True refrigerator #1: Sausage links 46F cold holding, Cream cheese 46F cold holding, individual butter 47F cold holding. All items holding overnight. Small reach in cooler: pats of butter 52F cold holding, butter spread 51F cold holding. Both items holding overnight. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-31: Sausage links 46°F cold holding. Per operator, sausage links not prepped or portioned today. Per operator, sausage links stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Myra Harbor Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Myra Harbor Cafe on file is from Nov 12, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Myra Harbor Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Myra Harbor Cafe.
How does Myra Harbor Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Myra Harbor Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Myra Harbor Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Myra Harbor Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Myra Harbor Cafe 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 Myra Harbor Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Myra Harbor Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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