Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1489 Se 17 St Ste a, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Overview

Living 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.

10Inspections
43Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 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

Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Living Green Cafe 17 Street in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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
— 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
— 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
— 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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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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