CAFE SOL HOLDINGS LLC
6209 MARGATE BLVD, Margate FL 33063
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 20 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 53F. Per operator food transferred from other cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 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
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Displayed food at front counter, not protection
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Flip top cooler does not work. As per operator used for storage
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board discolored with brown and black cut marks
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop directly on ice machine surface
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Aug 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw burger patties over croissants in reach in freezer. Operator inverted
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler; cut lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Raw shell eggs ambient temperature of 53F. Per operator food transferred from other cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed food in freezer to quick chill. Food not prepared or portioned today
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on kitchen flip top,cooler soiled with food debris.
Feb 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler gaskets torn in kitchen
Feb 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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 and handled clean equipment without first changing gloves and washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures with employee. Employee washed hands then put on new gloves
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler. cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Under unit; cooked corn (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (56F - Cold Holding). Per operator items put in cooler from other u it less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Observed gaskets torn in unit. Items not prepared or portioned today
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Flip top cooler- at 9:25am cut tomatoes 55F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 55F at 9:50am. At 9:25am cut lettuce 57F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 56F at 9:50 At 9:25am portioned chicken salad 50F ambient cooling for 2 hours to 51F at 9:50am. At this rate proper cooling to 41F in four hours will not occur. Operator placed items in freezer to quick chill. Observed gaskets torn in unit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at kitchen hand sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
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. Provided employee health agreement for operator employee filled out on site
Equipment in poor repair. Flip top cooler gaskets torn in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour containers in kitchen not labeled.
Sep 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from kitchen light fixture over kitchen cook top table
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen flip top cooler deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); deli turkey (46F - Cold Holding); pastrami (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were put in flip top unit from reach in cooler less than four hours ago. Operator placed items in freezer to rapid chill. Items not prepared or portioned today.
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. Provided and reviewed hand out to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board in kitchen flip top soiled with mold like substance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at employee hand sink by triple sink. Operator provided paper towels
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer provided at inspection
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on kitchen flip top heavily grooved
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing from kitchen light fixture over kitchen cook top table
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in kitchen flip top cooler operator removed the standing water
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers in kitchen shelves not labeled. Operator labled
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cheese in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit provided for chlorine triple sink
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.