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EPY CAFE INC

7601 E TREASURE DRIVE CU 3, North Bay Village FL 33141

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats5
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332402
Grade history
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUL 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs at ambient temperature (48 F - Cold Holding). Employee placed the eggs in ice bath immediately.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
1--2019035414Jul 11, 2019Feb 20, 2020$200
1--2017053178Nov 3, 2017Jan 2, 2018$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw beef inside reach in cooler. Employee inverted them.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed missing paper towel at the hand sink station in the back. Employee restocked the station with napkins.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling throughout the establishment.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed accumulation of food residue inside the refrigerator.
Basic/22-16-4
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Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen fish thawing at room temperature. Employee moved the fish to the refrigerator.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container lids stored inside of hand wash sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of white single door reach in freezer and white chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoof filter soiled with grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Jul 23, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of single door reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezers.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Time Extended
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer under microwave.
Basic/14-69-4/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer under microwave. Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation/Return visit Oct 23, 2024 · Observed hood filters soiled. Time Extended
Aug 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed 2 soiled containers and soiled spoon stored inside of hand wash sink. Operator removed items from hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed employee food handlers training expired for Vanesa Roldan, Margarita Velazquez and Olly Galve.
Intermediate/53B-05-5
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of reach in freezer under microwave.
Basic/14-69-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
May 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed around all of establishment.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with accumulation of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken above raw steak inside reach in cooler. Owner inverted storage order.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs at ambient temperature (48 F - Cold Holding). Employee placed the eggs in ice bath immediately.
High priority/03A-03-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. All the establishment.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen ground beef thawing at ambient temperature. Employee opened the cold running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front and kitchen area.
Basic/36-37-5/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil container on the kitchen floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Single-service articles stored in toilet room/locker room/garbage room/mechanical room. Observed to go foam food containers stored inside the bathroom. Owner moved it.
Basic/25-18-4/Corrected On-Site

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.