Commercial Point Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025
45
Score
Across the available record, Commercial Point Cafe has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near nine violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “working containers of food(flour)removed”, which has been cited four times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Commercial Point Cafe's 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed white gravy (45F - Cooling); cooked lasagna (47F - Cooling) in covered containers. Per operator held in walk-in 24 hours. See stop sale
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 Ppm chlorine. Operator primed rechecked 50 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed white gravy (45F - Cooling); cooked lasagna (47F - Cooling) in covered containers. Per operator held in walk-in 24 hours.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar and bread crumbs . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed styrofoam coffee cup in walk-in cooler. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut with label still applied in drawer on flip top cooler.
08B-39-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve coffee filters stored on top of coffee machine not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food(flour)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator removed
02D-01-5
45
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed marinara Date marked 07/10 on shelf in walk-in cooler.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) held in deep per operator held out of temperature less than 2 hours . Employee split eggs in two containers and placed more ice in ice bath. Observed slice American (50F - Cold Holding) stored in over stack container per operator held out of temperature less than 3 hours not portion. Employee removed excess cheese. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed marinara Date marked 07/10 on shelf in walk-in cooler.. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
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. Observed ricotta cheese per operator opened Friday July 25. Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on clean dish shelf. Operator separated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed chicken breast 33F-39F defrosting on speed rack out at room temperature. Operator placed in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food (flour and sugar)removed from original container not identified by common name. Operator label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2024
50-17-3
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. observed employee cracked raw shell eggs change cloves then handled to go box without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed and truck and fan in front of hand washing sink located back storage area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips for three component sink
16-37-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed cold water handle missing from hand washing sink in prep area
29-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed box of cucumbers over RTE cooked penne in walk in cooler. Chef relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket. Chef stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located in dry storage area.
35B-01-4
47
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. raw spicy chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) on speed rack in walk-in cooler per chef held in cooler more than 24 hours not portion or prepared today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw spicy chicken breast (51F - Cold Holding) on speed rack in walk-in cooler per chef held in cooler more than 24 hours not portion or prepared today. See stop sale
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys on shelf with spices. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch on left wrist while preparing food. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of cookie dough on walk-in freezer floor. Chef elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops stored on top surface of ice machine. Chef placed in clean hotel pan. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in flour container the scoop handle in contact with flour. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in back kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working containers of seasoned flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Chef labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed Food Manger Certificate expired 12-5-2018.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips on premises.
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth not in use at front service counter not in sanitizer solution. Operator placed in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
78
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Observed three dented cans. Two cheese sauce and one can of ketchup. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch sandwich with bare hand. Operator educated employee. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored in shopping bag in walk-in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter cold held at 57F in make shift table. Per operator, butter placed in unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transferred butter to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at 9:30, cooked pasta stored in walk-in cooler not date marked. Per operator pasta was made at 8:00 AM the previous day. Cooked pasta has been held for over 25 hours without date marking. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink in prep area blocked with large fan. Operator relocated fan. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand washing sink at front line area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed accumulation of black mold-like substance inside ice machine. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed several packages of fish thawing in its original vacuum packaging, in the walk-in cooler. Packages state that fish must be removed prior to thawing. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of exit door in prep area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of walk-in freezer. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of cheese sauce stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Cheese sauce was not in the cooling process. Operator covered cheese sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed two burned out bulbs in dry storage area.
38-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed produce stored over container with cut fruits. Operator relocated cut fruits to safe area. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed in use wet wiping cloth at front line and cook-line soiled and not being stored in sanitizer bucket between uses. Operator placed cloths in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with spicy flour not labeled. Operator correctly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
26
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed container with no handle being stored inside dressing sauce. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Main kitchen cook line-observed employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed single service spoon being stored inside cucumber sauce. Operator discarded spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
78
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Commercial Point Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Commercial Point Cafe on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Commercial Point Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “working containers of food(flour)removed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Commercial Point Cafe.
How does Commercial Point Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Commercial Point Cafe most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Commercial Point Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Commercial Point Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Commercial Point Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Commercial Point Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Commercial Point Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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