Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

6139 N Federal Hwy, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
Overview

Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale averaged 6.3 violations per inspection across 26 inspections since 2016, above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations were persistent, including recurring employee health policy violations cited in at least 6 inspections, handwashing failures appearing in multiple inspections, food contact surface contamination documented in at least 7 inspections, and food temperature control violations across several inspections. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $280 in fines. A January 30, 2026 inspection documented 21 violations including high-priority findings for employee health policy, food condition, approved food source, and handwashing, resulting in a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on April 2, 2026 yielded no violations and resulted in Call Back - Complied.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

26Inspections
165Violations
0Closures
$280in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 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

Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $280.00

Disciplinary action history for Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2017024776 $280.00 Apr 20, 2017 Fort Lauderdale

Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)

— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections21 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale are: Clean multi-use utensils, Employee health reporting, Employee health policy.
How many health inspections has Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale had?
Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale find?
Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
No, Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $280.00 in fines.
How much has Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Gourmet Garden Cafe & Juices in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $280.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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