Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale
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1489 Se 17 St Ste a, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 43 violations across 10 inspections since 2023, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. However, employee health reporting violations—including failures to report sick workers and improper health disclosures—have been cited in 6 of the last 7 inspections, representing a persistent and serious compliance gap. High-priority violations for employee health policy, hand washing, approved food sources, and food contact surfaces appear repeatedly across the record. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on January 8, 2026 identified 12 violations (high=1, intermediate=1, basic=2) and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, marking continued non-compliance with employee health and food contact surface standards.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026015244 | $200.00 | Jan 8, 2026 | Miami (Doral) |
Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (10)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 8, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Management awareness.
- How many health inspections has Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale has had 10 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 8, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- 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.
- Has Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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