Uptown Deli Cafe

235 Commercial Blvd, Lauderdale-By-The-Se, FL 33308
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Uptown Deli Cafe nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lauderdale-By-The-Se restaurant scores 76. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of limescale -like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
95
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Dec 4, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Smoked salmon. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cut melon - per operator cut 2 days ago. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 bottles in kitchen. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. Operator updated menu during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
67
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
78
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....feta cheese 45° , butter 45° in 2 door tall reach in cooler being held less than four hours. Operator moved another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored in kitchen front of handwashing . Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times ...blocked by big medicines bag at kitchen. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...sugar , operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized...operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
61
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Deli Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uptown Deli Cafe on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Uptown Deli Cafe compare to other restaurants in Lauderdale-By-The-Se?

Uptown Deli Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Lauderdale-By-The-Se average of 76.

Has Uptown Deli Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uptown Deli Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uptown Deli 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 Uptown Deli Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Uptown Deli Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.