VILLAGE CAFE

dba SAXON CAFE & WINE BAR LLC

About this restaurant

Village Cafe is a seating restaurant with 125 seats located at 551 Breakers Ave in Fort Lauderdale, one block from Fort Lauderdale Beach. The establishment is described as an American contemporary fusion restaurant offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner service. Reviews characterize it as a neighborhood gem with a friendly atmosphere, and it is noted as suitable for brunch and outdoor dining.

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D

Food Safety Grade

Below average

Based on DBPR food inspection reports from the last 36 months. Complaint inspections are excluded. This is not an official DBPR grade.

Location

Address
551 BREAKERS AVE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
Phone
954.899.7899
DBPR District
District 2 — Fort Lauderdale (licenses expire December)
County (Region Code)
Collier (code 11)
Seating
125 seats

License

License Number
SEA1623463
Establishment Type
Seating Restaurant
Base Risk Level
License Expiry
Dec 1, 2026
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2026
Date Result Expand
Mar 19, 2026
Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V10
Approved food source
Food from unapproved or unknown source
H · V12
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V13
Parasite destruction
Parasite destruction procedures not followed
H · V21
Time as control
Time as a public health control not properly used
I · V40
Wiping cloths usage
Improper use of wiping cloths
B · V50
Adequate lighting
Inadequate lighting in food preparation/storage areas
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484940 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 7, 2025
Callback
 Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
Class: Food Visit ID: 13484514 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food
Aug 6, 2025
Administrative complaint recommended

Violations Found

H · V03
Employee health reporting
Employee not reporting symptoms of illness
H · V11
Food in good condition
Food in poor condition, mislabeled, or adulterated
H · V12 ×2
Shell stock requirements
Inadequate shell stock identification/records
H · V22
Consumer advisory
No consumer advisory for raw/undercooked foods
I · V31 ×3
Clean multi-use utensils
Multi-use utensils not properly cleaned
I · V35
Single-use items
Single-use items improperly reused
Class: Food Visit ID: 10926313 PDA Verified Type: Routine - Food