CAFE CANELA
15960 W SR 84, Sunrise FL 33326 · 954.358.6950
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef stored in refrigerator with a cook date of 2/28/2025. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. One employee training expired
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests
Jun 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 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. Observed operator cracked raw shell eggs than handled a clean plate without washing hands. Operator washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter cheese empanadas (125-132F - Hot Holding); mechada beef empanadas (131-140F - Hot Holding); cazon fish (125-127F - Hot Holding) under heat lamp per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour. Operator placed in oven to reheat.
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. One employee training expired
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in freezer chests
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with salt on prep table. Operator removed.
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm operator diluted rechecked 50 Ppm
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located by three compartment sink and prep table
Jul 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed sanitizer solution at 10pm, employee made new solution. 100ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - raw shell eggs stored above raw beef. Operator stored correctly.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket with soiled water. Employee stored correctly.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. -Observed cooked beef stored in refrigerator with a cook date of 2/28/2025. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked beef stored in refrigerator with a cook date of 2/28/2025. See stop sale.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date mark on cooked beef stored in refrigerator. Per operator, beef was cooked 2/28/2025.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean cutting boards and baking pans stored next to hand washing sink at cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone and drinking cup stored on food preparation table next to clean utensils.
Nov 1, 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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Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter - milk (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item in cooler. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at heated display case - cheese stick (125F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee stored item in center of display case. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal drink store at handwashing sink. Employee removed item. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - container of shredded beef without date mark. As per employee item cooked and prepared appropriately 48 hours prior to inspection. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing a wrist watch. Employee removed item. Priority: Basic
Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front cooler - tamales for self service without proper product identity, date, name and address of establishment. Priority: Basic
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024□ 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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No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in victory reach in cooler.
Oct 24, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored next to food items above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with tomato paste in dry storage area, operator informed and stop sale issued.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw steak stored over yucca in freezer.
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment canning papaya.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment canning papaya.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Observed clean in use scoops stored on dirty table. Operator removed, clean and sanitized scoops.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed male employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator properly restraint hair by wearing an hair net.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed dulce de lechosa( papaya's) in self serving cooker with no minimal label.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in victory reach in cooler.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded solution and replaced with chlorine sanitizer solution.
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