Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
1304 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale averaged 3.3 violations per inspection across 23 inspections, below the statewide average of 5.2 per inspection, with no emergency closures on record. However, hand washing violations appeared in at least 4 inspections, and the facility received a Warning Issued disposition on November 14, 2025 after 21 violations were documented, including multiple high-priority findings for improper hand and arm washing, unapproved food sources, and allergen awareness failures. The most recent inspection on March 5, 2026 found 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 2 inspections2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected, Correct procedures.
- How many health inspections has Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 5, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Friendship Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
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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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