Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected:
551 Breakers Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has accumulated 157 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.4 per visit. The facility has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $1,620 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,100. In 2025, a propane tank larger than code limits was found stored inside the downstairs prep room attached to a soup burner. The facility shows a pattern of repeated warnings and callback inspections, with January 2025 through August 2025 marking a period of heightened enforcement activity including an administrative complaint.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
4.4
violations / inspection
4.4 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
Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,620.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025065602 | $200.00 | Aug 6, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021048360 | $1,100.00 | Sep 13, 2021 | Tampa | |
| 2--2019029090 | $320.00 | May 13, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale |
Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building.
Downstairs prep room. Propane tank attached to soup burner under triple sink. Inspector will email inspection report to fire marshal for review. 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.
Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 1 inspection7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections9 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
- Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale?
- The most frequently cited violations at Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had?
- Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale find?
- Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 7 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
- No, Village Cafe 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 V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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.
- Has Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,620.00 in fines.
- How much has Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
- Village Cafe in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $1,620.00 across 3 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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