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GOURMET GARDENS CAFE AND JUICE

6139 N FEDERAL HWY · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3411358
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8571511
DBPR license1623675

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Flip top across grill: coleslaw (50F – Cold Holding); falafel (40-55F – Cold Holding). In unit under 2 hours. Observed food stored above fill line. Food not prepared or portioned today. Operator iced items and retook temperature at 41F 2. Ice Bin across flip top: coleslaw (51F – Cold Holding); hummus (52F – Cold Holding). In unit under 2. Observed food on ice. Items sitting on top of ice and ice not covering sides of pan to the height of the food. Operator added more ice and retook temperature at 39F. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink with hose attached. Discussed with operator

Intermediate 2

#5Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing machine

#6Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at front line hand wash sink. Operator refilled. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 2

#1Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at smoothie station.

#2Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above cookline.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 10, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.