CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE
4059 THOMAS ST UNIT A01, Oxford FL 34484 · 352-399-2329
Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed : cook line staff crack raw shell egg and continue handling a spatula. After discussion she removed gloves and washed hands.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 2 co2 tanks in the kitchen, not secured.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : Trident gum package on the hard boiled eggs flat, with eggs. The gum was removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : packaged beef thawing at room temperature on the counter, 27°. The beef was placed back in the bottom of the reach-in cooler.
Dec 5, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected scoop.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
May 23, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
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. Emailed digital copy to operator
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee adjusted glasses multiple times and continued to work without changing gloves or washing hands.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched clothes then continued to work with food and touched cutting board without washing hands and changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours. Cheese breads 68-70F in case at front counter. Employee stated breads are not there more than 2 hours. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and provided documents via email
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance on top of ice tray on back wall inside ice machine.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs undercooked, consumer advisory is posted near register. Togo menus do not have the consumer advisory.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grey cup with employee drink on prep table near ice machine.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf over clean towels in back hallway.
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flat of shell eggs on top of bin of discarded oil under handwashing sink in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle inside ice in ice machine bin.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on cutting board.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.