TRES PALMA CUBAN CAFE HOLLYWOOD
2308 N DIXIE HWY, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.929.4800
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 7 visits since March 2024
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on kitchen floor front of flat top. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024031509 | May 13, 2024 | Jun 17, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Drying rack with utensils immediately beside hand sink and below paper towel roll at back of kitchen. Employee moved rack away to avoid potential splash.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil containers on floor of outside storage room.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Poster provided.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In Premium reach in cooler at front counter.
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Stored food not covered. Open bags of dried beans in outside storeroom. Advised employee to keep bags closed or keep lids on containers.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Container of spoons by steam well unit not present with handles up. Employee replaced into new container with handles up.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of water on back prep table in kitchen not labeled.
Aug 19, 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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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing of bin by washing and rinsing and not sanitizing. Discussed with employee, employee returned to 3 compartment sink and sanitized
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw pork raw chicken mix (75F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for 2.5 hours. Operator moved to cooking
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at glass slide top
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed at shelf under flat top
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen hand wash sink blocked by cart, table. Operator made accessible
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front counter hand wash sink used to fill cups of water, discussed with operator. Operator designated separate sink for water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf under flat top soiled
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-24
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Triple sink chlorine tested at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator diluted and retested at 100ppm
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip top
May 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority0 Intermediate2 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. Glass Cold Beverage-; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
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 proceeded to reached out for a clean plate to serve a guest without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) Employee exit kitchen through back door and failed to washed hands after re entering. Employee put on gloves and reached out for an aluminum foil to wrap a customer's sandwich without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on kitchen floor front of flat top. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. See stop sale. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale
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. Glass Cold Beverage-; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not tight fitting.
Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches in kitchen handwashing sink 2) 1 dead roach in storage area next to chest freezer away from the kitchen.
Mar 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication above produce in glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef next to French fries, not packaged in reach-in freezer, at back kitchen area. Operator moved meats to another freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk @52F cold holding at room temperature. As per operator out of cooler for approximately 45 min. Operator placed back in cooler to chill. Rechecked at 11:30; 43F cold holding.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed breaker on mop sink faucet.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in handwashing sink at back kitchen area. Operator removed.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight-fitting.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan prepared and packaged onsite for self service lacking date and address. Operator labeled.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean/sanitized containers throughout. Operator removed old labels.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizer solution.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar and salt not in original packaging not labeled at kitchen area. Operator wrote names.
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.