Fresh Box Cafe

3230 W Commercial Blvd Ste 170, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Fresh Box Cafe stretching back to 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 21, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

“Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Lauderdale restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 21, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Oct 14, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-14: At time of callback labels only had product identification. **Time Extended**

02D-03-4

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-13-5

Basic - 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.

02D-03-4

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-02: At time of callback inspection still expired . Pic Lisa Cusanelli **Admin Complaint**

53A-03-7

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Warning**

29-34-4

High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - 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 **Warning**

53A-03-7

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of hinge single serve containers stored on the floor in storage area. **Warning**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. **Warning**

21-03-4

Oct 30, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb at mop sink.

29-34-4

08A-13-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fresh Box Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fresh Box Cafe on file is from Nov 21, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fresh Box Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored in top portion of make table” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fresh Box Cafe.

How does Fresh Box Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Fresh Box Cafe most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Fresh Box Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fresh Box Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fresh Box Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Fresh Box Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fresh Box Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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