Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

3230 W Commercial Blvd Ste 170, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
Overview

Fresh 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.

7Inspections
20Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 2.9 violations / inspection 2.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (7)

— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

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 November 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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, Time as control, Proper hand/arm washing.
How many health inspections has Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
Fresh Box Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 7 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.9 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 November 21, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
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 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 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.

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