Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 2, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “ready-to-eat” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice's latest score of 100 sits above the Fort Lauderdale average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Jun 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -walk in cooler; turkey chili with a marked date of 05/10. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated dust in kitchen.
36-34-5
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. -Walk in cooler -Cookline Operator cut and removed fish from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. -kitchen front line 3 door reach in cooler doors missing metal door insulation.
14-36-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. -Kitchen
36-27-5
67
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
29-42-4
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**
03A-02-5
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**
31B-02-4
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
16-32-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above cookline.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at smoothie station.
14-69-4
55
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
22
Nov 15, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lentils dated 11/3 in walk in cooler. Chef discarded. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Lentils dated 11/3 in walk in cooler. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. hummus (62F); coleslaw (59F); sliced tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding) on ice. Ice level shallow. Foods on ice less than 2 hours per Chef. Ice added and container placed in deeper container. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put on hat. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife in between flip top cooler. Knife removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket in prep area 0ppm Replaced and retested 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice.
How does Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gourmet Gardens Cafe and Juice is inspected around three times per year on average.
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