The Bread Shop
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
58
Score
Inspectors have visited The Bread Shop nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 4, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
“Food stored on floor” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers cooking oil stored on floor in back kitchen.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer stored on floor by three compartment sink. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
86
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lids and exterior of sugar and flour bins soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm. Operator discarded made new solution. Rechecked 100 Ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions over RTE cheese in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
74
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster was provided. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe at hand washing sink in prep area in disrepair. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham and shredded mozzarella at 40F in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
82
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw in shell egg over honey glaze in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. A poster was provided.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed no battery present in operator's thermometer.
05-03-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee certification expired 8/21/2023.
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals at dishwashing areas not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator unable to present current license when requested.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on glass door reach in cooler at front service area in disrepair.
14-11-5
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 stored in sugar container. Operator removed handle from food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe at hand washing sink in prep area in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at dishwashing area.
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins containing sugar and flour moved from original container not identified with common names.
02D-01-5
43
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Front counter at flat top grill- observed spray bottle of soy sauce, oil and water being stored inside chemical cleaner solution spray bottles. Operator stated that spray bottles was purchased new.See stop sale.
01B-32-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter at cold holding unit- observed wiping cloth hanging on handle at cold holding unit.
21-10-4
82
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, change gloves without washing hands and touch clean utensils. Educate employee
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 2 live flying insects in prep area. Operator killed and sanitizer areas.
35A-02-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed container with food item stored on dry storage floor. Operator relocate **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed wet wiping clothes at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed bread crumbs removed from the original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Bread Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Bread Shop on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Bread Shop?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Bread Shop.
How does The Bread Shop compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The Bread Shop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The Bread Shop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Bread Shop have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Bread Shop 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 The Bread Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Bread Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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