BREAD & BUTTER CAFE
100 SE 3 AVE STE 500, Fort Lauderdale FL 33394 · 9549002199
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 9 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Provided handout to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025068432 | Aug 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | $300 |
| 2--2025031386 | Mar 5, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Mar 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Feb 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. In the reach in cooler, sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler, sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (47F - Cold Holding); potato salad (47F - Cold Holding). Items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored next to the toaster. The phone was removed.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Cookline flip top - raw pork bacon in upper section over ready to eat wraps and pickles in lower section. Operator stored all items properly.
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. 2 door True - shredded cheese (50F); sliced cheese (49F); sour cream (46F); chili (49F); milk (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 door True - shredded cheese (50F); sliced cheese (49F); sour cream (46F); chili (49F); milk (48F). Per operator items held in unit overnight. No items prepped or portioned today. Observed ice buildup on condensing fan. See stop sale.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Packages of hot chocolate, Oreos and biscuits stored on floor at front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top gaskets.
Mar 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cookline flip top - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat bread and condiments in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Reach in True unit - 1. Raw shell eggs stored over ready-to-eat carrots and apples. 2. Raw pork bacon stored over ready-to-eat sauces. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee put on gloves and began working with ready to eat food - preparing customer sandwich, without first washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee properly washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - chili (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator holding approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to reheat to 165F and hit hold at 135F or higher. Operator increased heat. Second temp 10 minutes later 115-122F. Operator moved to stovetop to reheat.
Nov 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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1. Cookline flip top - Raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat bread and condiments in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. 2. Prep area reach in - raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat lettuce. 3. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat hash browns in prep area freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Operator stored all items properly.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup by condensing fan in True reach in at prep area.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Dining area spoons.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food...raw eggs with butter at reach in cooler. Operator properly stored food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw beef, raw chicken with ready to eat ham, turkey in reach in freezer. Operator removed ham, turkey.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken directly top of the Philly steak at reach in freezer. Operator properly stored food.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... hot holding chili 111-113F in hot holding pot, chili being held less than four hours. Operator time marked.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again...portion smoke salmon in reach in freezer. Operator date marked
Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information... vacuum package cheese for longer use in reach in cooler, no date or time marked. Operator discarded cheese.
Food-contact surface not cleaned and sanitized between working with raw animal food and ready-to-eat food or unwashed produce...prep table not sanitized after prep raw chicken. Employee sanitized with Lysol after discussion.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris....penini grill.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...nuts. Operator labeled
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked raw shell eggs then touched ready to eat ham and clean utensils without washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and cook properly washed hands and changed gloves.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat fruit in white reach in freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Provided handout to operator.
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