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CAFE CAFE

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD UNIT 174, Sunrise FL 33323 · 7868307619

Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1625567
Grade history
DEC 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 flies stationary in first compartment of compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022047284Sep 23, 2022Nov 8, 2022$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.Small ice machine soiled.
Basic/22-20-5
Cases of water stored on floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Oct 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 flies stationary in first compartment of compartment sink.
High priority/35A-02-7/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Aug 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit used to check chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Still observed. Time Extended
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for empanadas held on time as a public health control for safety.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 21, 2024 · Still observed. Time Extended
Aug 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed PIC handling sanitizer bottle then proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated PIC on proper hand washing.
High priority/12A-07-5/Warning
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed PIC returned from restroom applied antiseptic to hand then proceeded to wash hands with water.
High priority/12A-20-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (45-47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cooling); ham slices (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Cooler is over filled and as a result is unable to keep items cool.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit used to check chemical sanitizer.
Intermediate/16-33-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by broom and mop bucket. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink used to hold dirty utensils. PIC removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for empanadas held on time as a public health control for safety.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straw stored unprotected at entry door.
Basic/25-05-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee machine.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Dec 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment conducting business with no potable water. Opera turned water on to facilitate inspection.
High priority/27-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray with cups and knife stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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.
Intermediate/11-26-1
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for empanadas and cheese sticks. Form sent to operator.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front black two door cooler.
Basic/36-17-5
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Warming oven
Basic/10-20-4

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.