Friendship Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Friendship Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Operating with an expired division of hotels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Friendship Cafe on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at front counter blocked with box and aluminum foil. Operator removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator Tomer Levi, doesn't not have proof of manager certification at time of inspection. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At front counter, exhaust fan soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At front counter, plastic forks and knives self serve not stored inverted to protect from contamination. Operator inverted items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - rice (134-135F - Hot Holding). Operator increased heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Front counter - Raw chicken stored over ready-to-eat falafel. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee began working with food - creating customer order - without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on open top reach in. Operator began cleaning during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
52
May 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored pitcher in handwashing sink by the dishwashing sink , operator removed pitcher **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at reach in cooler .
05-09-4
70
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front counter prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter prep area. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - 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**
53B-01-5
58
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator posted during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Sushi rice. Emailed Time as a Public Health Control form to operator and reviewed.
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both front counter hand sinks. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
78
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No running water at three-compartment sink. No water in tank system for 3 compartment sink. Employee hasn't been able to refill tanks. **Repeat Violation**
27-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in bottle on shelf under gyro cooker. Manager labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand sink closest to cooking area. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil under grill.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in standing water by fryer. Manager dumped water and replaced with dry container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Friendship Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Friendship Cafe on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Friendship Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “operating with an expired division of hotels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Friendship Cafe.
How does Friendship Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Friendship Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Friendship Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Friendship Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Friendship Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Friendship Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Friendship Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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