Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
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3230 W Commercial Blvd Ste 170, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been cited for employee health policy violations in 6 of its 7 inspections on record, a dominant pattern indicating systemic failures in worker health management. The facility averaged 2.9 violations per inspection across routine inspections from October 2023 to November 2025, below the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection. Time-as-control violations appeared in 4 inspections, and hand washing and food contact surface violations each appeared in 3 inspections. The facility has not been emergency-closed. On October 1, 2024, a warning was issued after 5 violations were cited. On August 13, 2025, a second warning was issued for 12 violations. An admin complaint was recommended following a December 2, 2024 inspection, indicating potential formal disciplinary proceedings. The most recent inspection on November 21, 2025 documented 12 violations including recurring employee health policy, food contact surface, hand washing, and time-as-control violations; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 5, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health policy, Outer openings protected, Time as control.
- How many health inspections has Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on August 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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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.
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