GETSEMANI CAFE SAWGRASS
1637 NW 136 AVE STE G114, Sunrise FL 33323 · 754-302-7636
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths stored on prep tables in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket.
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lower reach in under flip top cook line - Cooked Potatoes (48-49F - Cold Holding) Per Chef food item in unit more than 24 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Lower reach in under cook line flip top - Cooked Potatoes (48-49F - Cooling) Per Chef food item in unit more than 24 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used for storing equipment holding container. Operator moved.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle for personal drink stored right next to single service items on prep table.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator put on hat. Employee prepping produce without hair restraint.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop touching ground and not in a position to dry properly. Operator adjusted.
Dec 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored with ready to eat ham. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed in reach in cooler ham opened 12/06 not date marked. PIC date marked item.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to flip top cooler.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to grill.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pico (58F at 10:10- Cooling since 8:00); corn and bean (63F @ 10:10- Cooling since 8:00). Items were being cooled in covered shallow pans. PIC placed items in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature pico (46F at 10:37), corn and bean (46-50F at 10:37)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - low boy cooler next to cook line. Observed chicken prepared 9/6/24 not date marked.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink holding plastic container. POC removed.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored next to bag of chips. Employee removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop to allow air drying.
Dec 18, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired since 2/27/23
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days with now proof of training. Carlos E.
Oct 17, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area Observed white cheese (44-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item were taken taken from cooler prior to inspection to facilitate food preparation. Manager placed items in reach in cooler to allow rapid cooling.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Reach in cooler #2. Observed sour cream opened 2 days prior to inspection not date marked. Manager date marked item.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate expired since 2/27/23
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Manager replaced.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days with now proof of training. Carlos E.
No soap provided at handwash sink. - Kitchen Observed no soap at hand wash station. Manager replaced.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet, soiled wiping cloth stored over coffee machine handle. Manager removed.
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