CAFE AT THE SUMMIT
1201 S OCEAN DR, Hollywood FL 33019 · 954-921-4737
Last inspected May 6, 2026 · 8 visits since May 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/91/2024. License paid via telephone; Confirmation # 246035262
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer, raw shrimp stored over ice cream.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk in cooler, cooked sausage with date mark 2/17/26. More than 7 days after preparation See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler, cooked sausage with date mark 2/17/26. More than 7 days after preparation
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On breakfast menu, lox platter does not identify raw ingredients.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In flip top cooler on cook line, 2 salmon and 2 mahi fish stored in reduced oxygen package. Employee stated held in package overnight. See stop sale.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw liquid eggs over ready to eat fries in right flip top cooler. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen right flip top cooler; cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator moved food to freezer to quick chill
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed mahi bearing the label to remove from reduced oxygen packaging before thawing, thawing in right flip top cooler. Per operator food in unit less than four hours. Operator removed fish from ROP
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May 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then proceeded to handle clean cooking equipment without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (104F - Hot Holding) under no temperature control. Operator placed item on oven to reheat to 165F
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Nicholas C Cifone expired 10/9/2024
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phones on food wrack in kitchen
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/91/2024. License paid via telephone; Confirmation # 246035262
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Servers missing certification.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt in dry storage area. Operator removed
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees cell phone on tray with bread in kitchen. Operator moved phone.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed heated cooling meatballs, in walk in cooler, covered. Operator removed lid.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed ROP salmon thawed in package, sealed. Operator took out all of the ROP salmon from packaging
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop not in designated container but in direct contact with drink machine surface. Operator removed and placed inside sanitized container.
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding), meat balls (43-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding), meat balls (43-45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to prep sink. Operator refilled soap.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. - Observed frozen lasagna not date marked. - observed mozzarella cheese opened one day prior to inspection not date marked. Operator date marked items.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed fish from packaging.
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