AZUCAR BAKERY & CAFE
2021 PEMBROKE RD, Hollywood FL 33020
Last inspected Feb 18, 2026 · 4 visits since June 2025
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
3 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Feb 18, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around front counter hand sink soiled.
Feb 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, bowl of raw pork on shelf above multiple prepared foods. Manager removed pork to separate area.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In FRONT HOT CASE - spinach pastries (98F - Hot Holding); cream cheese empanadas (99F - Hot Holding); ham croquettes (96F - Hot Holding); pizza empanada (97F - Hot Holding). Per manager, all items prepared today and in unit from approximately 10:00am. Manager removed to oven to reheat and turned up temperature to unit.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. New employee hired less than 60 days missing signed reporting agreement. Spanish bulletin provided to be read and signed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in spray bottle under triple sink. Manager marked as degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal can in bulk dry beans in kitchen. Manager removed can.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating in preparation area evidenced by open yogurt container on prep table where preparing empanadas. Manager discarded yogurt.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on top of open box of deli paper above kitchen make table. Manager removed phone.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic cutlery in front counter tray not presented handles up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall around front counter hand sink soiled.
Sep 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Joint compound stored with dry storage items on shelf under prep table. Operator removed and properly stored
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door low top reach in cooler on cook line employee cleaned
Flammables stored in storage room. For reporting purposes only. Observed container of gasoline in storage room. Operator removed
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Cooked pancakes stored in cardboard box, not original packaging in reach in freezer. Operator moved to food grade pan
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef, raw chicken raw fish stored in top drawer above ham, cooked mushrooms in drawers under burners unit. Operator reorganized
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs per customer request. No consumer advisory posted, printed and provided to operator. Operator posted
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator provided soap
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at 2 door low top reach in cooler on cook line
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.