Maraneros Cafe
4613 S University Dr, Davie, FL 33328 · Permanent Food Service · License 1622987
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection3 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 2 fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 7, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority3
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
Observed raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat fruits in the reach in freezer and neither item was in its commercial packaging. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
Observed paper towels used to line the containers of food in the flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: 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 Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Intermediate3
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Observed smoked salmon not identified as raw on the menu. Operator printed the consumer advisory and identified the items on the menu containing raw products.
Fixed on the spot
Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Observed sanitizer bucket stored in the handwashing sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket from the kitchen.
Fixed on the spot
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Observed utensils in water at 82°F. Operator removed utensils from the water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Ready-to-eat food
- Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.