LEMON CAFE
700 W HILLSBORO BLVD STE 4-106, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 954.480.9847
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 45F, not prepared or portioned today per operator, stored overnight in the reach in cooler in the storage area. See Stop Sale.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef patties stored on shelf above potatoes in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed two broken handles with part of the handle missing at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket at three door True reach in cooler in kitchen.
Oct 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container with opened package of raw sausage stored on shelf above container of washed tomatoes in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shell egg ambient (50F) in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit less than three hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 45F or below. Observed torn door gasket on unit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad prepared onsite and stored in three door reach in cooler in kitchen without date marking, date of preparation unknown per operator. 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. Observed Tuna salad (48F) at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed butter pads (53F), raw sausage (49F), Sliced cheese (50F), liquid egg white (53F), and whole milk (50F) stored in three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Foods placed in unit less than three hours per operator. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. Observed torn door gasket on unit. 2. Observed Tuna salad (48F) at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Stored in unit overnight per operator. Observed torn door gasket on unit. See Stop Sale.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Cooked chicken 53F at 9:45a to 53F at 10:00a heated cooling since 9am at three door reach in cooler in kitchen. At this rate foods will not cool to required 41F or below within the required time frame. Chicken observed cooking while covered. Operator moved to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed tuna salad prepared onsite and stored in three door reach in cooler in kitchen without date marking, date of preparation unknown per operator. See Stop Sale.
Clean spoons and spatulas in container at food prep counter opposite cookline, not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed torn door gaskets at three door True refrigerator in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed soiled employee coffee mug stored on slicer at food prep counter opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed two broken handles with part of the handle missing at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket at three door True reach in cooler in kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at food prep sink opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages stored on top shelf above food for public in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator moved drinks to designated area.
Jul 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.. Mason jars of raw honey sold at the register. Operator unable to provide invoice, required labeling missing from package. See Stop Sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. Food received from unapproved source/no invoice provided to verify source.. Mason jars of raw honey sold at the register. Operator unable to provide invoice, required labeling missing from package. See Stop Sale.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Jars of raw honey sold at the front counter not prepared or packaged onsite, lacking label information.
Jan 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. Can dented along seam in dry storage area, medium pitted black olives, supremo italiano, 3lbs. 3oz. See stop sale.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then took sliced cheese from the reach in flip top cooler without hand washing. Operator reviewed hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole eggs over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized.
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 rice 45F, not prepared or portioned today per operator, stored overnight in the reach in cooler in the storage area. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 45F, not prepared or portioned today per operator, stored overnight in the reach in cooler in the storage area. See Stop Sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sauce pan in the basin of the handsink in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and tongs in the handsink opposite cookline.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Organic raw honey at the counter. Cheese cake in self service reach in cooler.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in the reach in cooler, prepared on Friday per operator, not dated. Operator dated 1/26.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the flip top cooler in the kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on a slicer on food prep table opposite cookline.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking eggs and bacon with no hair restraint in the kitchen.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil used as shelf lining in dry storage by reach-in freezer.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket by back exit door.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths hung on basin of the hand sink in the kitchen.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked sausage patty at 57°, deli meats 51°, hash brown 53°. Stored in unit less than 2 hrs.Food not portioned or prepared today.. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler in the storage area to quick chill to 41°.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Eggs 60° on the food prep table, next to grill observed with no temperature control. Placed on table less than one hour per operator. Operator placed in cooler to quick chill to 41°.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cut tomato 63°at 9:32am to 63° at 10:00am in the kitchen reach in cooler. Cooling since 9am per operator. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler in the storage area to quick chill to 41°.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At the mop sink outside.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine sanitizer solution in the bucket measured above 200ppm. Operator remade and tested at 100ppm.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for Butter across the cookline in the kitchen. Provided operator written procedure. Operator completed form.
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 and pies on self service display at the front check out counter and tomato and mozzarella cheese in the self service reach in cooler. Operator labeled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on the utensil rack in the dry storage area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed one wet wiping cloth stored on food prep table opposite cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
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