Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
221 Sw 1st Avenue P Level, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been cited for 87 violations across 18 inspections, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing violations, particularly proper hand and arm washing technique, were cited in 7 of the past 8 inspections. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 4 of the past 5 inspections, and management awareness violations in 4 recent inspections, indicating systemic gaps in staff training and health policy compliance. The facility has not been emergency-closed but has received two Warning Issued dispositions and one Admin Complaint recommendation in the past year, signaling formal escalation of enforcement. The facility incurred $480 in disciplinary fines across two actions. The most recent inspection on February 2, 2026 documented one high-priority handwashing violation along with two basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $480.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025045422 | $320.00 | May 27, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2023010040 | $160.00 | Jan 31, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (18)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 18 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on February 2, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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 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.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- Has Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $480.00 in fines.
- How much has Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Flow Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $480.00 across 2 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).
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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