SYLVAIN'S CAFE
1634 SE 3 CT, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 786-547-4637
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of Acetaminophen stored on shelf with canned goods at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack four raw shell eggs at the cookline, then handled cleaned utensils at the cookline in the kitchen immediately after without first handwashing.
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touching soiled apron with gloved hands and then handling cleaned food utensils at the cookline immediately after without first removing gloves and hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken stored on shelf above ready to eat chicken salad in two door reach in cooler in storage area. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Observed Brie (61F), sliced cheese (56F), cut lettuce (59F), smoked salmon (57F), and sliced ham (55F) in reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Items moved to unit from reach in cooler less than three hours ago per operator. Observed ice on condenser unit. Operator moved items to reach in freezer to rapid chill to 41F or below. 2. Observed Butter pads (70F) on front counter under no temperature control. Not prepared or portioned today. Placed on counter less than three hours per operator. Operator moved to reach in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below.
No soap provided at handwash sink next to ice machine.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to ice machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to triple sink in warewash area.
Dec 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 17, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal drink stored in basin of hand sink in prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on food prep table next to food utensils opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in storage area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket next to triple sink.
Dec 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in food service wrap stored on shelf above ready to eat tuna salad in reach in cooler at wait station.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled cups and dishes from customers table then handling tea in a pitcher from reach in cooler to pour drinks at front counter.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red strainer stored in hand sink basin at front counter. Operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 1. Salmon plate, containing undercooked salmon, not identified as raw or undercooked on menu. 2. The Benedicts, all meals containing a poached egg but not identified as having an undercooked egg. 3. Smoked salmon, on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station.
No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station.
Very slow draining water in handwash sink, at the front counter.
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed single use cups, lids, and containers stored on storage shelf in hallway bathroom.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on food storage shelving opposite cook line in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door Victory reach in cooler at wait station.
Old labels stuck to food container lid after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups, lids, and containers stored on storage rack in hallway bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in ware wash area.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 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 food employee crack raw shell eggs at the cookline in the kitchen, then handle cleaned food equipment and utensils without handwashing.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed single use cups and food containers stored on shelf in rear unisex bathroom.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in rear unisex bathroom.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee Apple Watch charging on food prep table next to coffee maker at front counter. 2. Employee personal cell phone stored at food prep table next to food slicer at front counter.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on food storage shelving opposite cookline in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups and food containers stored on shelf in rear unisex bathroom.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near triple sink, ware wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at cookline in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. 1. Storage shelving opposite cookline at front counter and used for food and food utensils storage peeling.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed pancake batter, flour, oil, chicken broth, canned goods, and single use food storage items stored on shelving in bathroom.
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Employee cracked raw shell eggs into bowl and then handled clean utensils.
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 frozen beef steaks in opened package stored on shelf above ready to eat muffins. Operator reorganized.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on storage rack with cleaned utensils in ware wash area.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Storage shelving peeling on food utensil storage racks at front counter.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxed dry pancake batter, canned goods, and single use food utensils stored on storage rack in bathroom.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at the cook line in the kitchen. Operator removed.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket by hand sink in ware wash area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at coffee machine and on cutting board next to cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Nov 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw scallops over cook tcs food, in reach in cooler, chef moved all items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump tray colander in hand wash sink. Chef removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks by the stand up reach in cooler
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.