GRATEFUEL CAFE
2609 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE A · FORT LAUDERDALE · Broward County · FL 33308
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
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 small flying insects on wall and signage by bananas at front counter. Did not observe any flying insects land on any food or food contact surfaces. Operator exterminated flying insects and cleaned/sanitized the area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area – low boy – cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area – low boy – cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans. See stop sale.
Basic 6
23-24-4Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep area microwave.
14-74-7Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area – low boy – cheese (49-54F); sliced turkey (46F); cooked potatoes (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup by circulation fans.
25-02-4Basic – Front counter – Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic measuring cup holder visibly soiled.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area – Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 7, 2026 3:07 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.