Santa Barbara Coffee Shop
2653 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312 · Permanent Food Service · License 1611844
What drove the grade
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection4 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 1 basic-22
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitAug 6, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
2 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Observed same
More time given
Basic1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface from standing reach in cooler across from fryers.
Observed same
More time given
- First visitJul 9, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
8 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority4
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce.
1. Reach in cooler across from fryers, raw bacon stored over box of unwashed tomatoes, operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
1. Standing reach in cooler across from cook line fire extinguisher, containers of raw chicken stored over container of salsa. 2. Standing reach in cooler across from fryers raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat tostones and fries. Operator stored properly.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.
1. Cook line employee left kitchen through the rear with gloved hands, re-entered kitchen with gloved hands then picked up food items to prepare a customers food order. Instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands for a different customers food order.
Instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink uninstalled from food preparation/dishwashing area.
Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress.
Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. 1. Several changes from establishments original plans on file.
Basic1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water draining onto floor surface from standing reach in cooler across from fryers.
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.