Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
2653 Davie Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 230 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 7.2 per visit. Inspectors documented three fire safety violations, including propane tanks stored inside the building in 2022 and 2023. The facility has faced two disciplinary actions totaling $600 in fines. Recent inspections show a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with administrative complaints recommended in four of the last five inspections between January 2024 and August 2025.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
7.2
violations / inspection
7.2 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
Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $600.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068309 | $200.00 | Sep 18, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2018054944 | $400.00 | Oct 19, 2018 | Fort Lauderdale |
Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. 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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Stored between water heater and freezer at back of kitchen.
Operator moved tank outside. **Corrected On-Site**
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.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. Rice cooker has exposed wires. 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.
Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections41 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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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 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Santa Barbara Coffee Shop 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 V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- 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 Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $600.00 in fines.
- How much has Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Santa Barbara Coffee Shop in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $600.00 across 2 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).
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