ANNA'S CAFE
522 N PINE ISLAND RD, Plantation FL 33324 · 954.296.1800
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
AUG 24
APR 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025072800 | Sep 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
Sep 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Sep 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in-use utensils stored in unclean water at 84F.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with raw fish stored over tomato sauces in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed butter cold held on cook line at 78F. Per operator, butter transfer from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator transfer butter to reach in freezer for quick chill. Observed smoke eggplant (47F - Cold Holding); stuff grape leaves (49F - Cold Holding); As per operator, both items transfer from walk in cooler to flip top cooler 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator place items on ice bath for quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed no date marked on cooked sauce and bulgur stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked more than 24 hours.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original employee training certification available at this time.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses.
Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered containers with sauce stored in walk in cooler. Items are not prepping or cooling.
Jun 4, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - stuffed grape leaves (56F - Cold Holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding); cooked garbanzos (57F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
Jun 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed spray can of household pesticide stored underneath triple sink. Operator discarded item.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler at front - stuffed grape leaves (56F - Cold Holding); hummus (56F - Cold Holding); cooked garbanzos (57F - Cold Holding); lamb chops (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator items not portioned or prepared today. As per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator placed items in walk in cooler.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to prep table in kitchen. Operator provided items
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hung on pizza oven handles. Operator stored correctly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter - utensils stored in container with water (74F) operator stored correctly.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front bar.
Apr 3, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -Observed hotel and restaurant license expired on 12/01/2024.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. -Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in true freezer. Operator relocate rew chicken.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed TCS cheese cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Cheese overstocks above chill rim. As per operator, cheese transfer to unit 1.5 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed over potion in reach in freezer for quick chill.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on stuff cabbage and cooked rice stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, both items cooked on 03/31/2025.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At dry storage area. Operator cleaned
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cut lettuce and ground beef stored on walk in cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocate tongs
Insect control device installed over food preparation area.
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 11, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 10, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer 0 Ppm. Observed sanitizer container empty operator replaced rechecked 50 Ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.on cook line bean spouts (49F - Cold Holding); tempura chicken (55F - Cold Holding); diced chicken (54F - Cold Holding); steak (49F - Cold Holding); sliced chicken (55F - Cold Holding). diced red pepper (58F - Cold Holding); cut iceberg (63F - Cold Holding); dumplings (59F - Cold Holding) Per operator items stored less than two hours. Operator placed items in containers ice and ice bags on top. egg rolls (55F - Cold Holding); wonton (55F - Cold Holding) per operator less than 2 hours. Operator moved egg rolls and wonton in walk-in cooler for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front cook line.operator provided.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris though out kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on traulsen reach in freezer soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.