UNION STATION CAFE
9960 NW 116 WAY #1, Medley FL 33178 · 305.887.0093
Last inspected Jan 20, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed several food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3+ customers at time of inspection. Observed owner provide a renewal summary regarding license renewal dated 3/20/2024.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing next to warewashing area.operator provided towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles soiled at kitchen area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee food not separate from other products at walk in cooler.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket at reach cooler next to service window at kitchen area torn.
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Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of uncooked rice stored on the floor at dry storage area.
Reach-in cooler /Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at walk in cooler shelves soiled with food debris.
Oct 3, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum preventing on splitter at mop sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used by employee shut off.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing gasket at reach in freezer at dry storage area torn and in poor repair.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum preventing on splitter at mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at expo counter soiled with food debris.
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. Observed no proof of training for any employee.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser at ware washing area unable to dispense paper towels.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at front counter used by employee shut off.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed spill plate at interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at front counter where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed license displayed dated October 1, 2024. Operator place current license on wall during inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing. Observed floor drain cover missing at ware washing area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee at kitchen area engaging in food preparation not wearing a proper hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed standing gasket at reach in freezer at dry storage area torn and in poor repair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at rear exit of kitchen.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed an accumulation of grease on hood filters over grill at kitchen area.
Reach-in cooler / Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed shelves at walk in cooler soiled with mold like substance.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall at ware washing area soiled with a mildew like substance.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to back office.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on solid at back of store.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled.
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon at walk-in cooler. Manager arranged products according to cooking temperature.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at cook line not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at cook line soiled and stained cutting boards at kitchen preparation area reach-in coolers.
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. Observed Ashley, hired for more than 60 days, with no food handlers training.
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. Observed Ashely with food handlers training expired.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line with no hair restraints while frying.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to back office.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic ground beef patties tubes, boxes of chicken tender, and fries stored on walk-in freezer floor. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on solid at back of store.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in freezer next to mop sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at cook line. Utensil was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Coached manager on correct procedure.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 18 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler top at cook line. Coached chef to divided the slice cheese into smaller portions and covered container for rapid cooling.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen preparation coolers.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to dish machine.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities and employees started signing it during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. As per manager less than two days. Date mark was placed on product.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with beef patties stored on walk-in freezer floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in walk-in cooler not covered.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water on floor at walk-in cooler.
sShelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves in the dry storage area.
Mar 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 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. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Advised to setup manual sanitization at triple sink.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed several food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3+ customers at time of inspection. Observed owner provide a renewal summary regarding license renewal dated 3/20/2024.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled ice chute of ice machine located behind front counter.
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. Printed and provided employee reporting form to operator.
No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer at triple sink located at kitchen area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vent located towards back kitchen dry storage area. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed storage containers of raw beef, raw chicken and raw salmon stored on floor of walk in freezer.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located across from fryer station of cookline at kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler drawers under flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Cooler drawers are not in use or being used to store food, at time of inspection.
Sep 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate10 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed mushrooms (66F - Cold Holding) located on cutting board of prep cooler. As per Chef, food item was removed from cooler and placed at prep area, less than 4hrs. Advised to keep food items inside reach in cooler once removed from walk in cooler. Chef placed sautéed mushrooms into cooler unit for rapid cooling.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to Manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or stained. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled interior of ice machine chute, located behind front counter.
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. Discussed and emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager, at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle inside a container of uncooked rice, stored at dry storage area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent towards dry storage area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, dated October 1, 2022, posted at kitchen office area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at corner of kitchen exit door threshold.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked kitchen flooring, not smooth throughout kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice build up in interior of reach in cooler located next to ice machine, used to store individual portioned cups of salad dressings and sour cream, at front counter area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed the reuse of a can labeled "corn starch" used as a scoop to dispense flour from flour container, located at dry storage area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on counter in front of countertop steamtable unit and on cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled, located towards dry storage area.
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