BREEZES CAFE
801 SEABREEZE BLVD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954-764-2233
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 13 visits since January 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found three flies around bar area, outside of kitchen area. Employee killed, flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026006878 | Dec 2, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $400 |
| 2--2025072103 | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2019043204 | Aug 19, 2019 | Sep 6, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee wearing gloves drank from open cup, then grabbed bread to prepare a customer order, using same gloves. After manager ins, employee discarded gloves,washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. 4 compartment cooler- 4 packages of mahi-mahi left thawing overnight on reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
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/ 5 employees working inside kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area, employee provided.
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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. 4 compartment cooler- 4 packages of mahi-mahi left overnight to defrost still on reduced oxygen package. See stop sale
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill station- spatula on standing water temperature (80F). Employee removed.
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle, second flip top in kitchen area.
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found three flies around bar area, outside of kitchen area. Employee killed, flies, cleaned and sanitized area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook line- pair of tongs and spoon. Employee removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar area- employee provided.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cook line.
Equipment in poor repair. Broken handle, second flip top in kitchen area.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Small saucer inside flour, employee removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooking utensils on water temperature, 80F, employee removed.
Dec 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 3, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Operator will have employees wash, rinse, and sanitize at triple sink.
Dec 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen. Operator will have employees wash, rinse, and sanitize at triple sink.
Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 4 live, small flying insects landing on liquor bottles and bar shelves at bar. Employee removed insects, cleaned, and sanitized area.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon, not commercially packaged, stored above pretzel bites, not commercially packaged, inside true freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored.
Food stored on floor. Observed oil carton stored on floor inside dry storage room. Operator properly stored.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ladle stored in 76F standing water at pancake station. Employee dumped water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) under cook line prep sink. Employee discarded and remade sanitizer to 200ppm.
Oct 2, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 1, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 5 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on deli meat platter at self service bar. Operator discarded food. See stop sale. 2) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on cut pineapple and cut honeydew melon at self service bar. Operator discarded food. See stop sale. 3) Observed approximately 7 live, small flying insects landing on lights above foods stored at self service bar. 4) Observed approximately 7 live, small flying insects landing on beer cooler at bar.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Live, small flying insects found 1) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on deli meat platter at self service bar. Operator discarded food. See stop sale. 2) Observed approximately 3 live, small flying insects landing on cut pineapple and cut honeydew melon at self service bar. Operator discarded food. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time marking at egg station. Per operator, foods held on time for approximately 1 hour. Operator put time marking at egg station.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple utensils stored in 100F standing water, at cook line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed hand wash sink faucet leaking at bar.
Mar 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, stored inside two drawer cooler at cook line. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed no time mark on omelet toppings at egg station. Per operator, foods put on time approximately two hours prior to inspection. Operator put time mark on foods.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like substance on both soda gun nozzles at bar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed food residue on door and door handle of two door true freezer in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package, stored inside two drawer cooler at cook line. Stop sale.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at bar. Employee corrected to 200ppm.
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, foods put on time at 7:30am. Operator put time mark on foods.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed a/c pipe draining in hand wash sink at cook line hand wash sink. Maintenance removed.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed unwrapped apples stored at bar for self service. Operator had cook wrap apples with plastic wrap.
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed spatulas stored in 90F standing water at flat top grill. Operator dumped water. 2)Observed ice cream scoop stored in 78F standing water at salad station. Operator dumped water.
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 25 live, small flying insects, at bar area, landing on liquor bottles. Observed approximately 10 live, small flying insects at egg station in dining room area, landing on liquid egg container lid. Operator removed all food and liquor bottles, killed fruit flies, cleaned and sanitized bar area and egg station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed pipe leaking underneath triple sink in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.