Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale
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3343 E Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-7216Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale has been cited for 74 violations across 17 inspections between April 2022 and March 2026, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection — below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility shows a severe pattern of recurring high-priority violations, particularly handwashing and employee health policy violations, which have been documented in 8 of the last 9 inspections. Shell stock requirements violations appeared in the two most recent inspections (September 2025 and March 2026). The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. An administrative complaint was recommended following the January 28, 2025 inspection, escalating enforcement above routine inspection. The most recent inspection on March 3, 2026 found 9 violations including two high-priority employee health policy citations and two high-priority handwashing violations, resulting in no further action disposition — indicating the inspector did not recommend immediate corrective action despite the findings.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 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· 1 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 3, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Toilet facilities, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 3, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Cafe Martorano in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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