VILLAGE CAFE
551 BREAKERS AVE · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33304
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-20-4High Priority – Cook at cook line washed hands with no soap. Reviewed proper handwashing and employee properly washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5High Priority – Cook failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook put on gloves and touched clean utensils without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing and cook washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. COFFEE STATION ; Ice bath – Milk #1 (57F – Cold Holding); Milk # 2 (70F – Cold Holding); Counter top – Butter (70F – Cold Holding).Per operator, milk was placed in ice bath approximately 2 hours ago, observed ice water solution too low, operator added water/ ice. Food not prepped or portioned today. Butter placed out at approximately 2.5 hours ago and and moved to reach in to quick chill . Food not prepped or portioned today. ** Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cook line magnetic knife rack visibly soiled. **Warning**
31A-04-4Intermediate – Handwash sink disconnected in downstairs prep room. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 3 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. **Warning**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook-line and prep area handwashing sinks. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 2
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Downstairs prep room , zapper over prep table. **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook-line, bar area and downstairs prep area. Operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:09 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
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.