LONG ISLAND CAFE
3425 HIATUS RD, Sunrise FL 33351 · 9547474755
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 operator procedure.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025037326 | Mar 31, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator change sanitizer. Test at 100 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken shell eggs stored over rehydrated pancake batter in flip top cooler. Operator removed shell eggs to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed 9:48 a.m. liquid eggs cold held at 50 F in kitchen. Per operator eggs transfer from walk in cooler at 8:00 a.m. Operator placed more ice in item for quick chill.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed 1 photocopy employee training certification
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed accumulation of brown like substances buildup inside ice machine.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean coffee cups and utensils stored next to hand washing sink at front line.
Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Observed a splash guard needed at handwashing sink at front line.
Food stored on floor. -Observed boxes with tomatoes stored on walk in cooler floor.
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with bacon stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Oct 1, 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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No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink next to dishwasher. Operator restocked
Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, container of chopped potatoes in direct contact with floor. Operator removed
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in direct contact with ice. Operator removed
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Empura reach in freezer at back of kitchen, container of raw house breaded chicken on shelf above open case of biscuits. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table in kitchen, under no temperature control, raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient Cold Holding). Per manager not prepared or portioned today and out of cooler from 8:00am. Manager moved eggs to cooler rechill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On front counter, under no temperature control, container of individual butters (68F - Cold Holding). Per manager, not portioned or prepared today and on counter from 8:00am. Recommended using Time as Public Health Control - manager marked 8:00am-12:00pm. Form printed and provided to be completed.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at cookline wearing watch and bracelet.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottle of oil by cookline not labeled. Manager labeled.
Jan 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Prep counter; sausage patty (67F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not portioned or prepared today, out of temperature less than 4hrs. Observed food in shallow container not reaching deep enough for Ice Bath. Operator moved to cooler for quick chill.
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/ Anthony Prestan 06/10/19
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Cracked raw shell eggs, sausage links, sausage patties, and raw bacon on prep table in kitchen missing time stamp from placed under time control. Manager added to a mark to 12:00pm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On shelf above flatop griddle in kitchen, GRIDDLE - home fries (88-96F - Hot Holding). Per employee cooked at 9:00am. Employee moved to flattop surface to reheat and hot hold.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In kitchen prep area, boiled potatoes 92-101F at 10:35am (cooked cooling 30 minutes) to 84-94F at 11:10am. Based on times and temperatures potatoes will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Employee placed into shallow metal pans and moved to walk in cooler to rapid chill towards 70F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket blocking hand sink by dish machine. Employee moved to exterior of building.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by kitchen fliptop used as dump sink as evidenced by ice in sink. Explained to manager and employees to only use for hand washing.
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/ Certified Food Manager Anthony Prestan Prometric 6-10-2019 Person in Charge Monica Herazo
No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand sink by dish machine. employee replaced with new bottle.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In kitchen reach in freezers, multiple pint and quart food containers missing date marking for when prepared.
Jul 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then handle ready to eat food bagels, rolls.
Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee wash hands with cold water. Explained to operator the correct hand washing technique.
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 operator procedure.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand washing sink next to dish machine blocked by mop bucket.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven door on cook line. Operator removed.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator poster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink on cook line and next to dish machine.used by food employees. Emailed operator signs
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.