Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Overview

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed twice: on October 1, 2025 for fly activity and August 19, 2019 for roach activity. Across 33 inspections dating to at least 2018, the facility accumulated 128 violations, averaging 3.9 per inspection, and has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,200 in fines. High-priority violations have centered on employee health reporting, handwashing, approved food sources, and time-temperature control, with employee health policy violations appearing in at least 5 of the most recent inspections. A fire safety violation was documented in 2018 for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspections in early March 2026 show continued compliance problems: an inspection on March 2 documented 12 violations including multiple food contact surface and approved food source violations and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation; a follow-up complaint inspection on March 3 found 3 additional violations and resulted in a "Call Back - Complied" disposition.

Most recent closure: October 1, 2025 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
128Violations
2Closures
1Fire
$1,200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 3.9 violations / inspection 3.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 09:42:00
Roach activity 16:51:00

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $1,200.00

Disciplinary action history for Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2026006878 $400.00 Dec 2, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2025072103 $400.00 Oct 1, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2019043204 $400.00 Aug 19, 2019 Tampa

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ Cooking outside of hood coverage with butane and frying pans. Observed the equipment said they are using oil. Spoke with J litscher said he would notify ahj.For reporting purposes only.

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 6 inspections17 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 4 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 5 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on October 1, 2025 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.9 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Has Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,200.00 in fines.
How much has Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,200.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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