Koss Cafe

1100 Lee Wagener Blvd Ste 106, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Koss Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 8, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, showing up two times.

By comparison, the average Fort Lauderdale facility scores 80, putting Koss Cafe on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board, cup and glass inside sink- front counter-employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
74
Sep 4, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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 on empanadas. Per operator, empanadas put on time approximately 2 hours before inspection. Operator put time mark on empanadas. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed no date marking on cilantro sauce, prepared onsite, stored inside reach in freezer in kitchen. Per operator, sauce prepared 3 days ago. Operator date marked sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 1) Observed small pitchers stored in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. 2) Observed rack stored on hand wash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on menu or posted in establishment. Provided consumer advisory to operator snd operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
61
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
74
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen covered with cooling rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
90
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Koss Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Koss Cafe on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Koss Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Koss Cafe.

How does Koss Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Koss Cafe most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

Has Koss Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Koss Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Koss Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Koss Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Koss Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.