Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
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2609 E Commercial Blvd Ste a, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Gratefuel Cafe has received 9 inspections since April 2024, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has documented recurring violations involving proper hand and arm washing, food contact surface sanitation, and allergen awareness, with these issues appearing across multiple inspections from September through July 2025. High-priority violations for employee health policy were cited in two separate inspections (September 2024 and March 2025), and an administrative complaint was recommended following inspections on July 23 and September 25, 2024 due to the severity and frequency of violations. The most recent inspection on October 14, 2025 identified three basic violations related to time as a control for cooking, and 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.
Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 24, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Outer openings protected, Food contact surfaces, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on July 24, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Gratefuel 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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