THE BREAD SHOP

With 6 documented inspections, THE BREAD SHOP in FORT LAUDERDALE has achieved a 2.6/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6301 North Andrews Avenue
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309
Broward County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/20/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915232

  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Located by three compartment sink. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Plastic container of salt not labeled underneath prep table. Spray bottle of cooking oil not labeled by flat top Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over rte pastry piping bags on speed rack in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. beef empanadas (125F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (128F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 30 minutes operator increased temperature of unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine 200 + Ppm operator diluted rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/19/2025

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on flip top cooler at front counter.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in salt container the scoop in contact with salt. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions over slice ham and cheese in walk-in cooler
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting inside mop bucket.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. By three compartment sink. Operator elevated Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food salt removed from original container not identified by common name.
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth 200+ Ppm chlorine. Operator changed solution rechecked 100 Ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 11/5/2024

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers cooking oil stored on floor in back kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer stored on floor by three compartment sink. Operator elevated. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/26/2024

  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed onions over RTE cheese in walk-in cooler.
  • 21-07-4:Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 Ppm. Operator discarded made new solution. Rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Lids and exterior of sugar and flour bins soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic bleach substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 1/30/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8525214

  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe at hand washing sink in prep area in disrepair. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed sliced ham and shredded mozzarella at 40F in walk-in cooler not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. Observed 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. A poster was provided. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 10/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363583

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed operator unable to present current license when requested.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on glass door reach in cooler at front service area in disrepair.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in sugar container. Operator removed handle from food. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed drain pipe at hand washing sink in prep area in disrepair.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at dishwashing area.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bins containing sugar and flour moved from original container not identified with common names.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw in shell egg over honey glaze in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper location. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - 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. A poster was provided.
  • 05-03-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed no battery present in operator's thermometer.
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employee certification expired 8/21/2023.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed several unlabeled spray bottles containing cleaning chemicals at dishwashing areas not labeled.