Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Breezes 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.
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (2)
Breezes Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement 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
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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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