GRATEFUL JUICE BAR
619 BREAKERS AVE UNIT 2, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304 · 954-621-7577
Last inspected Mar 9, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in cabinet under triple sink in kitchen. Cabinet contains clean food containers. Operator immediately removed droppings and cleaned/sanitized the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025014910 | Jan 10, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 | $800 |
| 2--2023020052 | Mar 1, 2023 | Jul 11, 2023 | $600 |
| 2--2022013919 | Feb 21, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | $160 |
| 2--2022013929 | Feb 21, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Jan 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered prep area from lobby and handled single service items without first washing hands. Second employee entered prep area from outside, put on gloves and began handling ready to eat items without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Prep area flip top - raw shell eggs stored over raw smoked salmon. Operator stored all items properly.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing and employee washed hands in hand sink.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with pan lids. Operator removed and made sink available.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee, less than 60 days, without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.A
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of granola stored directly under paper towel dispenser - observed splash onto product when washing hands. Operator removed granola.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Freezer - scoop handles touching frozen fruit. Operator stored scoops properly.
Water leaking from prep area hand washing sink faucet/handle.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine less than 10ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Flip top - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready-to-eat mayonnaise and salad dressing. Operator stored all items properly.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by dishes. Operator removed.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 2 employees without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator.
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.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Case of plastic water bottles stored on floor by triple sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Freezer - Scoop handle touching cut bananas. Operator stored properly.
Water leaking from pipe under triple sink.
Apr 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink in kitchen, paper towel machine not located in good proximity to sink. Discussed with employee to bring paper towels closer to handwashing sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On top of flip top cooler, in granola containers scoop handles in contact with product. Operator removed scoops
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. In kitchen, to go containers not inverted to protect from contamination. Operator inverted containers
Jan 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Prep area - triple low boy - Raw smoked salmon stored over ready to eat cheese. 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. Prep area - triple low boy - Greek yogurt (43-46F). Per operator, item in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area - triple low boy - Greek yogurt (43-46F). Per operator, item in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prep area - triple low boy - sliced cheese - ambient cooling 30 minutes at 9:45am (50-52F) at 10:10am 53F; sliced turkey - ambient cooling 30 minutes at 9:45am (50-52F) at 10:10am 52F. At this rate proper cooling will not occur. Operator moved items to glass door cooler to quick chill.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking into cabinet under hand sink/triple sink.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 3 door low boy - Greek yogurt (44-47F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 3 door low boy - Greek yogurt (44-47F). Per operator item held in unit overnight. Item not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Prep area - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator added water. Chlorine 100ppm.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employee filled out during inspection.
Water leaking from faucet/handle at prep area hand sink.
Mar 12, 2024□ 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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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Mar 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can under hand sink. Operator removed.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 4 rodent droppings in cabinet under triple sink in kitchen. Cabinet contains clean food containers. Operator immediately removed droppings and cleaned/sanitized the area.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon on menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
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/ CFM arrived during inspection.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Plastic gallon of water stored on prep area floor. Operator stored properly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle In raspberries in reach in freezer. Operator stored properly.
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. Grab and go - overnight oats lacking packaging date. Reviewed proper procedures.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine over 200ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 50ppm.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed reportable illnesses and gave copy of "Big 6"
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in triple glass door unit - per operator opened 3 days ago. Operator properly date marked.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep area hand sink blocked by dishes and utensils. Operator removed.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handles touching raspberries and blueberries. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator stored properly.
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