The New Lighthouse Caffe
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, The New Lighthouse Caffe has nine inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around three violations per visit versus roughly one violation earlier in the record.
Restaurants in Fort Lauderdale average 80, so The New Lighthouse Caffe is doing better than most peers. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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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
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door stainless reach in cooler: cooked broccoli soup (48F - Cooling). Per operator soup was cooked yesterday and has been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw Philly steak stored above ready to eat tomato sauce in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized. Raw bacon stored above ready to eat turkey in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handle soiled dishes then proceed to rinse hands at 3 compartment sink without soap and proceed to handle utensils. Instructed operator and employee on proper hand washing. Employee washed hands with soap at hand wash sink, moved utensils to ware washing area **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 2 door stainless reach in cooler: cooked broccoli soup (48F - Cooling). Per operator soup was cooked yesterday and has been cooling overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves smoked salmon for lox platter, poached eggs for eggs in purgatory. Consumer advisory posted, menu does not indicate that these items contain raw animal food. Discussed with operator **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment hold butter on time as a public health control. Operator unable to provide written plan, butter time marked 8am-11:30. Provided written plan to operator and operator completed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer **Warning**
14-69-4
39
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 47°F in flip top cooler. Per operator, cheese placed in unit 2.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer cheese to another unit for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw shrimps stored over cheese sticks in chest freezer. Operator relocate raw shrimps. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed in-use probe thermometer readings 28 degrees Fahrenheit. Not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. One has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
05-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed flour and bread crumbs removed from the original containers not identified by common names.
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
61
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
78
Oct 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The New Lighthouse Caffe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The New Lighthouse Caffe on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does The New Lighthouse Caffe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
The New Lighthouse Caffe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has The New Lighthouse Caffe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The New Lighthouse Caffe have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The New Lighthouse Caffe 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 The New Lighthouse Caffe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The New Lighthouse Caffe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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