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MOLINA'S BAKERY

2708 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33322 · 954-747-1245

Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1622552
Grade history
AUG 24
NOV 24
SEP 25
NOV 25
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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. Inspector email procedure to manager to be printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2026 · Same- Time Extended
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Aug 20, 2026 · Same- Time Extended
Aug 19, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority1 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. Walk in cooler- Cooked Tripes (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
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 eggs and handle a clean plate to store cooked food for guest without removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. 1) Walk in cooler- Cooked Tripes (50F - Cooling). Per Manager food items in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed water condensation on lid. See stop sale 2) Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case-; Flan (48F - Cold Holding); Cheese Cake (49F - Cold Holding); Rice Pudding (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Display case-; Flan (48F - Cold Holding); Cheese Cake (49F - Cold Holding); Rice Pudding (48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit over 4 hours. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Basic/32-12-6/Repeat Violation/Warning
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee prepped raw beef and then began to touch clean equipment as well as single service items. Communicated with operator regarding employee not washing hands. Operator communicated with employee and employee changed gloves and washed hands.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Expresso machine steam wand soiled with dry milk.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Spray bottle containing degreaser in restroom not labeled. Employee labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathrooms without recepticle.
Basic/32-12-6
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current license is not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At the reach in freezer across the front counter ice build up is observed.
Basic/14-69-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near microwave, salt not labeled. Operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee entering from outside put on gloves then begin portioning sauce.
High priority/12A-07-5
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm employee diluted rechecked 50 Ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed a container of beans and salsa criolla not covered in walk-in cooler.
Basic/08B-12-5
Working containers of food (salt) removed from original container not identified by common name.
Basic/02D-01-5
Nov 18, 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 ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw eggs, changed gloves without washing hands, then proceeded to place bread into plate.
High priority/12A-27-4
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above ready to eat fruit purée in walk-in freezer. OIC removed and stored appropriately.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to scoop rice stored on shelf next to cook line. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed ready to eat vegetables stored uncovered in reach in cooler in kitchen. PIC covered items.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sausages 130-137F - Hot Holding. Per operator item has been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Sausage reheated to 190F.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. - kitchen Observed uncovered pan of lettuce salad stored in reach in cooler. PIC covered pan.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - dough station Observed wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution. PIC placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored in unlabeled container. PIC labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5
Feb 21, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored above raw fish in walk-in cooler. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front line Observed beef empanada (124F - Hot Holding reheated to 186F); sausages (118-135F - Hot Holding reheated to 170F). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Items reheated.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed portioning utensil handle not stored above rice. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed fried pork skin stored uncovered in walk-in cooler. Employee placed food in bag for proper storage.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Front counter - cold holding unit. Observed rice pudding (50F - Cooling). Per operator, rice puddings were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed in cold holding unit the night before the inspection to be cooled but did not make it to 42F or below within 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Front counter - cold holding unit. Observed rice pudding (50F - Cooling). Per operator, rice puddings were not prepared or portioned today. Items were placed in cold holding unit at the end of day prior to the inspection to be cooled but did not make it to 42F or below within 6 hours. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter- warming unit Observed sausage (127F - Hot Holding, reheated to 184F).
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
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. Inspector email procedure to manager to be printed.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrective Action Taken
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed no proof that staff employed for two weeks has been informed of her responsibility to report information about her health to the person in charge. Inspector emailed form to manager.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Low boy- front counter Observed opened bottle of employee beverage stored in cooler next to milk. Manager removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Kitchen area next to stove. Employee removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has old food debris. Front counter/kitchen next to rice cooker. Employee cleaned microwave.
Basic/22-08-4/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.