ENZO'S CAFE & BAKERY
3792 10 AVE N, Palm Springs FL 33461 · 561.660.5281
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections trending up, 41 points better than where it started.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live on and under wooden 4 inch high storage shelf under prep table in the kitchen.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024065161 | Nov 12, 2024 | Dec 4, 2024 | $800 |
| 2--2023014717 | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Container of medicine improperly stored. Spray bottle of first aid spray stored on shelf above cook line flip top reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Multiple cans of WD40 stored above various baking supplies including cornstarch and spices on kitchen storage shelves. Operator removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee cup and water bottle stored on bakery prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood system soiled with dust/grease. Walk in cooler fan cover and shelves soiled with dust/food debris.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. In reach in freezer, white rash bags used to cover pastries.
Ceiling tile missing. In storage area Pest where to go containers and some food is stored, ceiling tiles missing.
Food stored on floor. In storage area, boxes of unwashed oranges stored on floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. In storage area by front counter, insect control device stored over food prep area. Open pastries stored.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. At kitchen reach in freezer, chicken stored in direct contact with Thank You bags.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At front counter, hand sink used for other purposes as evident by tray and tongs in sink.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At kitchen, cup used as scoop for rice.
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer observed washing dirty dishes and then handled clean dishes without changing gloves or washing hands in between
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Equipment not sanitized after washing. Educated employees on site. Triple sink set up with quaternary 200 ppm. All equipment sanitized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid shell eggs over lettuce bottom reach in cooler on cook line Removed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 with food items and equipment in dry storage in kitchen Removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) at 9:49 am to 48F at 10:03 am since 8 am; in walk in cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Covered in plastic container. Employee Removed cover
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Spray bottles In kitchen Labeled
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered Sugar containers salt
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over oranges in walk in cooler. Explained and chef rearranged.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live on and under wooden 4 inch high storage shelf under prep table in the kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 102 f as per chef he reheated before putting in soup kettle.as per chef it's in there only 1 hour.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Before handling the food. Explained and she washed hands.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes 106 f from powder at 3:54 pm.Cooling 1 hour as per chef. Beef empanadas 84 f in clamshell container on prep table at 3:56 pm, second temperature of the mashed potatoes 106 f at 4:19 pm, beef empanadas second temperature 84 f at 4:20 pm no change in temperature. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours. Explained to use ice bath or shallow pan to loose heat faster.
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/ 5 food handlers working no certified food manager present.
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. Packaged flan, tres leches, chocolate mousse, tuna sandwich etc. in display case missing the minimum label.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication bottles with strawberry jam In Dry storage shelf Removed
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to kitchen from outside and did not change gloves or wash hands before handling food.
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed unclean container with gloves and put away clean container and handled cooking equipment without changing gloves or washing hands
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee did not sanitized plastic container after washing and rinsing.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up garbage off floor and began handling clean cooking equipment. Gloves not changed. Hands not washed
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Spray bottle with deli slicer and bean warmer Burn spray over flip top cooler on cook line Removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pulled chicken (48F - Cooling) at 9:37 am to 47F at 9:56 am since 9 am in walk in cooler. Large container Covered in plastic. Removed covered. Food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature Placed in cooler
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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. Emailed one.operator printed and available now.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Liquid eggs on cook line time marked on the chart and not on the plan in use. Explained and manager added liquid eggs to the plan.
Required employee training expired for all 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. Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Manager stored handle above sugar.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Round plastic container in rice bin. Manager removed the container.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic clam shell to go containers on shelf in dry food storage room. Explained.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing over juicer in storage area. Exposed AC unit over juicer.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way.
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. Cookies in plastic containers and cookies in white bags on top of display cases and missing product identity / description of food item.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over cooked chicken ravioli in one door freezer on cook line. Removed.
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. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours.
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 probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing over juicer in storage area. Exposed AC unit over juicer.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way.
Food stored on floor. Bag potatoes floor next to kitchen back door.
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. Cookies in plastic containers and cookies in white bags on top of display cases and missing product identity / description of food item.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in kitchen
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