SUN YI CAFE
1050 PEMBROKE RD, Hallandale FL 33009 · 305.623.7479
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-12-2025
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2021027619 | Jun 9, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the bin of sugar, a large to go container was stored inside and used to dispense the sugar. The container was removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. The bin of sugar was missing the label. The operator labeled the item
Jan 8, 2026□ 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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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Dec 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked a lid from floor proceeded to reach out for a to go plate to store customer's cooked food without first washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employees washed hands correctly.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. 12-12-2025
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cans stored in employees handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager removed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided during inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided to operator.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Container of raw pork stored above cases of green onion and cabbage in True triple doors reach reach in cooler. Manager inverted.
No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen next. Manager replaced during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt. Small table under large rice cooker in kitchen. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Small white rice cooker is broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind large chest freezer and next to triple sink soiled.
Mar 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle cooked rice and then reach out for a clean to go plate to serve a customer without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored with sauces in True reach in cooler under flip top. Manager removed beef.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution 200PPM. Manager remade solution to 100 PPM.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimps and frozen pork stored in standing water to thawed. Manager removed water.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket after used. Manager stored upside down.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw pork stored over opened box of broccoli in True Double Doors. Manager inverted.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top in cook line- Cooked Chicken (40- 50F- Cold Holding).Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top part to double doors reach in cooler.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 77F. Manager turned on stove.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by exit door in kitchen soiled.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
Sep 7, 2023Inspection 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. Prep Table-; Cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding). Per manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Bowl without handle stored in bag of sugar in kitchen. 2) Bowl without handle stored in container of salt and flour. Manager removed.
Ceiling tile missing. 5 ceiling tiles missing.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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.