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
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. – Kitchen employee cracked raw shell eggs and reached into container of shredded cheese without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed properly handwashing and glove usage with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -kitchen counter next to griddle raw shell eggs (65F – Cold Holding) observed on counter under no temperature control, less than 1 hr, operator placed in reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Front counter; milk (50F – Cold Holding), on counter under no temperature control less than 1 hr. Item not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 4
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Kitchen; container and wiping cloth in sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-05-6Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Santiago Baravalle 01/23/22 Not present **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
Basic 5
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
50-09-4Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator displayed. Operator printed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 Dead roaches on floor at next to handwashing sink, operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection. **Warning**
02D-03-4Basic – Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. -Front counter 1 door; Ginger shot, carrot juice. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Padela 2 door reach in; unwashed celery, cabbage over ready to eat cooked chicken, cooked rice. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 12:38 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.