MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO Health Score — Fort Lauderdale, FL

2304 NE 62 ST, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Inspections on file 1
High-risk violations 3
Inspected 8/6/2026
Fort Lauderdale avg 88 / 100
D
58 / 100
Concerning

This score is in the bottom tier. Most Fort Lauderdale restaurants score 88 or above.

3 high-risk issues, 5 moderate issues, 6 minor issues found

Inspected August 6, 2026 Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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How this compares

This restaurant scored better than 3% of restaurants in Fort Lauderdale. The city average ClearScore is 88 / 100.

Location

Inspection Breakdown

High Risk
3
Moderate
5
Minor
6

Violations Found

  • High Risk Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory ×2
  • High Risk Food protection, cross-contamination
  • Moderate Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • Moderate Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking ×2
  • Moderate Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located ×2
  • Minor Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • Minor Non-food contact surfaces clean
  • Minor Hand wash sinks, hand washing supplies and hand wash sign
  • Minor Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • Minor Chemicals/toxic substances
  • Minor Food management certification valid / Employee training verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO's most recent inspection on August 6, 2026 found 14 violations including 3 high-risk issues, resulting in a ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D).

The primary violations at MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO on August 6, 2026 were intermediate-level issues (5 moderate violations), which relate to equipment maintenance, hygiene practices, and handling procedures. There were also 3 high-risk and 6 minor violations recorded.

MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO was last inspected on August 6, 2026 by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR). Florida restaurants are typically inspected 1–3 times per year on an unannounced basis, with more frequent visits following serious violations.

MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO's ClearScore of 58/100 (Grade D) places it in the bottom 97% of Fort Lauderdale restaurants tracked by ClearCraves. The city average is notably higher. We strongly recommend reviewing the full violation list and checking the DBPR's current records before visiting.

The most recent inspection found 14 violations at MICHAEL'S CAFE BISTRO: 1. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 2. Original container: properly labeled, date marking, consumer advisory 3. Food protection, cross-contamination. See the full inspection breakdown above for complete details on severity and category.

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