Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
2304 Ne 62 St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 178 violations across 31 inspections since 2017, averaging 5.7 per visit. The facility was never shut down but shows a pattern of repeated compliance issues, particularly around ventilation and employee health practices. In 2021, inspectors documented a cooking fryer operating outside the hood area without proper grease suppression, a fire safety hazard that was reported to the fire authority. Recent inspections from 2024-2025 reveal an escalating enforcement pattern, with warnings issued in July 2024 and January 2025, followed by callback inspections documenting continued violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.7
violations / inspection
5.7 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
Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed.
Table top fryer next to grill in kitchen outside of hood area.
Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 7 inspections30 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections10 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 18 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 1, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper ventilation, Employee health reporting, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 1, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- 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.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Michael's Cafe Bistro in Fort Lauderdale operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Michaels Cafe (2021).
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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).
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