CAFE CLUB
311 JOHNSON ST, Hollywood FL 33019 · 754.263.3436
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live, small flying insects landing on shelves above triple sink. Operator removed.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024055513 | Aug 15, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. One new employee started less than one month not informed. Emailed Employee reporting agreement to operator.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. On cook line, employee cellphone stored on prep table. Employee removed cell phone.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cook line, tongs stored on oven door. Operator removed tongs.
Feb 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 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 at cook line cracked shell eggs then touched frying pan handle without changing gloves. Discussed with operator of proper glove use and handwashing procedures. Employee removed gloves and put new gloves on.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee started to wash hands after touching dirty plates, but no use of soap. Discussed with operator to review proper handwashing procedures with employees.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee dropped off dirty plates to be washed then picked up clean plates to serve to customers with no handwashing. Discussed with operator about proper handwashing procedure with employees.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Menu offers ahi tuna and smoked salmon. Menu items do not identify as having raw ingredients. Operator started to put identifying mark next to raw items on menu to be covered under consumer advisory.
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. Two new employees hired less than two months. Emailed handout to operator.
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 reach in cooler across from three compartment sink, raw tuna still being held in reduced oxygen package after thawing. Operator stated thawed less than two hours. Operator removed from package.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license not displayed. Old license posted. Discussed with operator remove fish to post current 2026 license.
Dec 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Menu offers ahi tuna and smoked salmon.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers smoked salmon and ahi tuna in poke bowl. Email to operator
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Coffee drink on prep table next to rice pot, employee removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.. two spray bottles containing vegetable oil and olive oil by stove handle. Employee labeled both bottles.
Jun 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed 4 live, small flying insects landing on shelves above triple sink. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon stored above fries inside reach in freezer, both commercially packaged. Operator properly stored.
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. 1) Observed single door flip top 1// sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); crepe batter (50F - Cold Holding); cut butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed middle flip top cooler// sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Observed single door flip top 1// sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); crepe batter (50F - Cold Holding); cut butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale. 2) Observed middle flip top cooler// sliced tomatoes (59F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (62F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator, foods not prepped or portioned today. Foods stored in cooler overnight. Stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Emailed Big 6 poster to operator.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided bodily fluid clean up procedures to operator.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory posted anywhere in establishment or on menu.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust on multiple ceiling vents at front counter.
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 raw tuna, cubed, thawed inside packaging indicating removal upon thawing. Per operator, food stored thawed for approximately three hours. Operator removed tuna from packaging to allow oxygen flow.
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 stored inside flour bin, handle in contact with flour. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed choking poster to operator.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris at bottom interior of reach in freezer.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water inside low boy cooler 1, at cook line.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Shelf under prep table in cook line with rust. Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored next to sugar packets and over forks in server station. Operator moved wipes
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator provided quaternary test kit but using bleach for sanitizer at time of inspection.
No proof provided that all food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator printed agreement form during inspection. Employees signed during inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Hand sink not properly secured to wall in cook line. Gasket torn or in disrepair in m3 vegetable cooler at front counter.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 1.Bag of flour on floor in dry storage room. Operator elevated * corrected on site * 2. Containers of fryer oil on floor in dry storage room.
Shelf under prep table in cook line with rust that has pitted the surface.
Oct 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Shelf under prep table in cook line with rust. Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Aug 15, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs then plated foods without washing hands. Told operator to wash hands, operator washed hands and changed gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. MIDDLE FLIP TOP; sliced tomatoes (52F cold holding)diced tomatoes (51F cold holding ); cheese (50F cold holding ); vegan burger (52F cold holding ) held in reach in cooler less than 4 hours ago. Observed Ice build inside reach in cooler at the back of unit. Foods pulled from reach cooler per operator. Foods not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved foods back to reach in cooler to quick chill.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Clorox wipes stored above canned goods. Operator reorganized items.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and food debris inside handwashing sink. Operator removed spoon and cleaned out sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle bleach.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Operator used cup to scoop ice from ice machine. Advised operator to use scoop with handle that was in the ice machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put hat on.
Ice buildup in valpro reach-in cooler ( middle) in cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator placed handle up.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink in cook line and employees restroom.
Shelf under prep table in cook line with rust. Repeat ViolationRepeat ViolationWarning**
Nov 30, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top-; Cream Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Smoked Salmon (51F - Cold Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed pans overfilled and gasket in disrepair. Manager moved to another flip top to quick chill.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl without handle stored in container of granola. Manager removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee opened water bottle stored on prep across from triple sink next to clean bowl. Manager removed
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.No employee has hat on or hairnets during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In kitchen. Sign provided to Manager.
Shelf with rust that has pitted the surface. Lower shelf under prep table in cook line.
Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Manager labeled flour container during inspection.
Jul 26, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Printed menu does not indicate items requiring consumer advisory.
Jul 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In left fliptop lower cooler, house tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); whipped cream cheese (51F); raw tuna 55F -Cold Holding); sliced cheese packs (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks on items, all items in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) On cutting board at chicken station, egg batter (71F - Cold Holding). Per manager out of cooler less than one hr. Mix moved back into cooler to rechill. Recommended adding to Time as Public Health Control. 2) in left fliptop upper cooler, smoked salmon (59F - Cold Holding); whipped cream cheese (59F - Cold Holding); house tuna salad (59F - Hot Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Top to unit left open during service. Per manager items in cooler since 7:30am. Items moved back to reach in freezer to rapid chill. 3) in left fliptop lower cooler, house tuna salad (54F - Cold Holding); whipped cream cheese (51F); raw tuna 55F -Cold Holding); sliced cheese packs (54F - Cold Holding); butter (55F - Cold Holding). Per manager and date marks on items, all items in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handsink by cook line used to dump food debris as evidenced by food in sink. Manager cleared and cleaned sink.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Printed menu does not indicate items requiring consumer advisory.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Advisory provided to post.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unknown substance in sprat bottle hanging beside hand sink in kitchen.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container in bulk seasoned flour. Manager removed containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at cook line hand sink.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage bottle in crepe fliptop cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container seasoned flour opposite fryers not labeled.
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