GRATEFUEL CAFE
2609 E COMMERCIAL BLVD STE A, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33308
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 24, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Warning Issued
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 9
- Jurisdiction
- Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL
Violations (9)
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - feta cheese (40-50F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately an hour ago.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline flip top - feta cheese (40-50F). Per operator item placed in unit approximately an hour ago. Observed item overfilled. Operator removed excess and placed in reach in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-05-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee drank from open container then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands.
High Priority - Employee drank from open container then handled clean utensils, without washing hands. Reviewed proper procedures and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 50-17-3CriticalCorrected on site
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection.
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 16-37-1
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
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.
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
Intermediate
- 12B-12-5Corrected on site
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. Cook drinking from open container. Employee removed.
Basic - 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. Cook drinking from open container. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic
- 02B-02-5Corrected on site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted.
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 53A-01-7
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Trenton Frost
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. PIC - Trenton Frost **Warning**
Intermediate
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator.
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon on menu. Reviewed menu updating with operator. **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Broward County (Fort Lauderdale), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.