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.
Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (9)
— 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 October 14, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected, Employee health policy.
- How many health inspections has Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Gratefuel Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 9 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below 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 October 14, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- 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 V21 (Time as control) mean?
- Violation 21 (Time as control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/21.
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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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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