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VILLAGE CAFE

551 BREAKERS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3578469
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10756792
DBPR license1623463

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical4 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler on cook line, sliced tomatoes (50F – Cold Holding); ham (52F – Cold Holding); salmon (52F – Cold Holding). Operator stated held less than two hours. Prepped this morning. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 2

#3Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled up container with water using handwashing sink on cook line. Discussed with operator that handwashing sink to only be used for handwashing. **Warning**

Warning
#4Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge can not supply certificates for employee food handlers training. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#1Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. In kitchen, tongs stores on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 12, 2026 11:42 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.