Gratefuel Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
95
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gratefuel Cafe stretching back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Oct 14, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Fort Lauderdale restaurants, the typical score is 80; Gratefuel Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
95
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Cases of takeout containers and cups stored on floor in exterior rear storage room. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: Observed same **Time Extended**
25-05-4
90
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed same **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
86
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High 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**
12A-27-4
High 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-03-5
High 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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen, operator provided. **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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Kitchen; container and wiping cloth in sink, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - 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**
08B-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, operator displayed. Operator printed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. -2 Dead roaches on floor at next to handwashing sink, operator cleaned and sanitized the area during inspection. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - 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**
02D-03-4
33
Apr 5, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High 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.
03A-02-5
High 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**
35A-02-6
High 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.
01B-02-5
Basic - 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.
14-74-7
Basic - Front counter - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Magnetic measuring cup holder visibly soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep area microwave.
23-24-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Prep area - Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gratefuel Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gratefuel Cafe on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gratefuel Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gratefuel Cafe.
How does Gratefuel Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Gratefuel Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Gratefuel Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gratefuel Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gratefuel Cafe 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 Gratefuel Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gratefuel Cafe is inspected around six times per year on average.
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