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CANDYS PLACE CAFE AND RESTAURANT

709 OPALOCKA BLVD, Opa Locka FL 33054 · 305-510-6555

Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2312125
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster was provided
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2016028094Jun 14, 2016Jun 30, 2016$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: rice and soup held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside the reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under the front counter.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease inside the oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup held for more than 24/hrs inside reach cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
Basic/16-07-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Manager put the raw chicken on the bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Mold like substance inside the triple sink.
Basic/16-07-4
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager downloaded the license to her phone. She will print it.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under the shelves in kitchen area.
Basic/36-73-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from triple sink faucet.
Basic/29-11-4
Jan 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in the bathroom. Manager provided it.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Debris inside triple sink.
Basic/16-07-4
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cabinets shelves in disrepair.
Basic/23-24-4
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on the floor.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, beef and pork held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
Basic/22-08-4
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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. Poster was provided
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease undercooking equipments
Basic/36-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove greasy
Basic/23-03-4

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.