SUMMER WOOD CAFE
3517 N PINE ISLAND RD UNIT 8, Sunrise FL 33351 · 305-546-1032
Last inspected May 11, 2026 · 8 visits since January 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa 3 door freezer, container of portioned raw chicken above tray of non commercially wrapped raw salmon.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in storage area next to bags with rice.
Mar 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop stored in unclean water at 78F. Operator removed scoop from water.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blowith rolling cart and garbage container.
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. -No proof available at the time of inspection.
Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a bicycle stored in storage area next to bags with rice.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef
Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with sauces stored on floor in storage room.
In-use tongs stored on door handle between uses. Operator removed
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at cookline not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
Oct 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 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. No time mark for sushi rice. As per operator food made today upon opening. Operator placed time mark
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No indicator for various raw sushi on menus
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed printed copies of food handler cards
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In back storage room, in bulk container of rice, bowl used as scoop. Operators removed
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen changed gloves after handling raw shrimp without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedures with employees for proper handwashing and employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In right Dukers reach in cooler at make line, bowl of raw shrimp on shelf above container of commercially cooked potstickers. Employee rearranged items for proper separation.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table by cookline, under no temperature control, raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient). Per employee out of cooler approximately 1.5 hours. Eggs returned to fliptop cooler to schiller.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen not wearing hair restraints.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee closed beverage container in Dukers reach in cooler in kitchen.
Dec 10, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp, inside 3 door reach in freezer. Operator rearranged. Not all food in original packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter next to stove; butter (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator outside of unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for quick chill.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish washing area completely blocked and covered by cutting board and cart. Operator cleared hand wash sink area
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Operator placed soap
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink used to store sanitizer bucket Operatorremoved bucket
Jan 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Dish machine reading 0 ppm chlorine after priming and multiple attempts.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa 3 door reach in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped raw salmon and container or portioned raw chicken above bags of fries and artificial crab.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa 3 door freezer, container of portioned raw chicken above tray of non commercially wrapped raw salmon.
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. Sushi rice at front counter missing time mark. Employee added time stamp from 9:00am to 1:00pm.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in container of tempura flakes. Employee removed bowl.
Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in hallway.
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