FRESH BOX CAFE
3230 W COMMERCIAL BLVD STE 170, Fort Lauderdale FL 33309 · 9547309495
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Gallon of milk date marked 7/25. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Gallon of milk date marked 7/25. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display: Dulce de leche (48F - Cold Holding) being held in unit for approximately 2 hours. Operator moved to working unit
Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 79F provided at mop sink. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Store bought cooked chicken held in establishment for 4 days not date marked. Operator date marked
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 75 F provided at three compartment sink. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Cooked soups prepared in house and frozen not re dated when held at refrigeration. Operator re dated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 79F provided at hand wash sinks. Total lack of hot water for entire establishment
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator remade at 100ppm chlorine
Nov 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Observed apples for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic soufflé cup with no handle in powered sugar.operator discarded.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm Chlorine
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of cooking oil not labeled.
Oct 14, 2025□ 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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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. Observed pre made salads,tuna chicken egg salad only name or establishment and product description is listed.
Aug 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front Counter
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. Operator could not locate.
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. Observed lentil soup, lemon chicken, vegetable soup 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.
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. Observed pre made salads,tuna chicken egg salad only name or establishment and product description is listed.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 10 Ppm operator added more chlorine rechecked 100
Jan 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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. Observed raw shell eggs top portion over a container of sauerkraut and sauces stored in lower portion. Operator removed items.
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. Observed multiple salads,quiches,chicken,tuna salad in self serve reach in.
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Cusanelli
Oct 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed buffalo chicken pizza; (68F - Cold Holding); pepperoni pizza (68F - Cold Holding). Sitting out on front counter at room temperature. Per operator held out of temperature less than four hours. Suggested TPHC for items. Emailed form to operator. Operator was going to place items on TPHC.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter with hose attached vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Lisa Cusanelli
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of hinge single serve containers stored on the floor in storage area.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE sauerkraut in flip top cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.
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.