Breezes Cafe
801 Seabreeze Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 · Permanent Food Service · License 1621727
What drove the grade
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 27 routine inspection2 high priority (1 no follow-up needed, 1 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 27, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: 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
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Bar area, employee provided.
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: 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
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Grill station- spatula on standing water temperature (80°F). Employee removed.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Stop sale
- An order that the food can’t be sold or served.