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TAYLOR MADE CAFE

12160 SOUTHSHORE BLVD #105, Wellington FL 33414 · 561.729.0441

Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020407
Grade history
APR 24
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

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

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice 8/1 Tuna salad 8/20 Cream mix 8/13
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022051838Sep 2, 2022Nov 28, 2022$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 13, 2026Warning 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 began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed chef crack raw shelled eggs then began to handle bag with spinach from cooler; no hand wash. Chef washed hands; advised chef to clean and sanitized items bag.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use/ to be removed from all packaging then thawed under refrigeration; no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per employee stored over night in unit. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/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
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. Employee employed approximately 1 month. Printed and provided form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. At walk in cooler: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw salmon bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use/ to be removed from all packaging then thawed under refrigeration; no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. As per employee stored over night in unit. See stop sale.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Nov 12, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bathroom removed, new prep area in back with slicer, pizza dough mixer, coolers.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 12, 2025 · Admin Complaint
Sep 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked rice 8/1 Tuna salad 8/20 Cream mix 8/13
High priority/01B-24-5/Warning
chemical improperly stored. Bottles of sanitation solution stored throughout the kitchen on top of flip top coolers, next to cooking oil sprays. Operator moved
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed bathroom removed, new prep area in back with slicer, pizza dough mixer, coolers.
Intermediate/51-16-7/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
Food stored in a prohibited area. Coffee bags, coffee filters, supplements powder for smoothies stored under drain pipe under hand washing sink in front counter area. Advised employee to removed
Basic/08B-37-4/Warning
Feb 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Observed employee handle cellphone then handled a bag with cut vegetables and clean handle of walk in cooler door to enter unit; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at front counter used to dump ice and to store mug.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. 2 employees employed approximately 1 month. Emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. House made tomato sauce made 2 days prior not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed operator handled cellphone and EarPods, then started preparing dough; no hand wash. Operator washed hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: cabbage soup (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, prepared yesterday around noon then stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler: cabbage soup (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, prepared yesterday around noon then stored over night in unit. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At front counter display reach in cooler: 1% milk and half and half opened as per operator a day or 2 ago not date marked. Advised operator to date mark.
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Apr 1, 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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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers
Basic/08B-39-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp at room temperature temperature
Basic/06-01-5
Dec 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Stickers on in use avocados
Basic/08B-39-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and sugar containers
Basic/02D-01-5

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.