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FRESH BOX CAFE

3230 W COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 170 · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33309

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 3, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3737860
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13776353
DBPR license1625869

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate1 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Gallon of milk date marked 7/25. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display: Dulce de leche (48F – Cold Holding) being held in unit for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to working unit **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 7

#1Intermediate27-25-4

Intermediate – Basic – Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 79F provided at mop sink. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment **Warning**

Warning
#5Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Store bought cooked chicken held in establishment for 4 days not date marked. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 75 F provided at three compartment sink. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate02C-08-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked soups prepared in house and frozen not re dated when held at refrigeration. Operator re dated **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 79F provided at hand wash sinks. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment **Warning**

Warning

Basic 1

#2Basic21-07-4

Basic – Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade at 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 5:46 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
3 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.