VANILLA COFFEE & PATISSERIE
1810 S YOUNG CIR, Hollywood FL 33020 · 305-965-0408
Last inspected May 22, 2026 · 7 visits since May 2024
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
★ 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--2021035954 | Aug 2, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
May 22, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped excess milk from espresso machine in front counter hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not found.
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. Unable to locate documents.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Sink purchased and on site. Not yet installed.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee washing and rinsing dishware without conducting sanitizing step. Employee began draining sinks to clean and set up correctly for sanitizing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In kitchen left fliptop lower cooler, contained raw almond roe on shelf above shredded cheese and burrata cheese. Employee rearranged to properly separate.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner clorox spray and bottled soap on same shell next to food items in hallway storage area. Employee moved items away from food.
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. Bulletin printed, provided, and posted during inspection.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Empty dishes in hand sink by dish area triple sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped excess milk from espresso machine in front counter hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit not found.
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. Unable to locate documents.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag on counter by pastry dough at front counter bakery area.
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee soaking dishes in first sink and conducting washing and rinsing both in second sink. Employee began draining sinks to clean and setup in correct order.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Bulletin printed and provided during inspection.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Sink purchased and on site. Not yet installed.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case clear plastic containers on floor in hallway area by kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour and sugar containers at front counter not marked.
Dec 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. Hose sprayer for mop sink area at 78F
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Mop sink movable to drain into floor drain and not fixed and plumbed in set location
Jun 26, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the top of door that opens to the outside.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Larry Holm Rosario Galliguez Person in Charge Aubrey Valencia
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line missing labels.
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Employee added bleach to correct to 100ppm.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In prep area 3 door reach in lowboy cooler, cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per employee prepared and placed in unit night before. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In sushi reach in cooler, container of raw quail eggs on top shelf above bottled sauces and cut vegetables. Employee moved eggs to bottom of cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 1) In prep area 3 door reach in lowboy cooler, cooked rice (52F - Cooling). Per employee prepared and placed in unit night before. 2) In cookline fliptop lower cooler, cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); commercial tempura shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); whole edamame (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items not prepared today and in unit overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In cookline fliptop lower cooler, cooked pork (51F - Cold Holding); commercial tempura shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); whole edamame (50F - Cold Holding). Per employee all items not prepared today and in unit overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Sushi rice at bar missing time mark. Per employee prepared less than 1 hr. Employee added mark to 6:30pm.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at sushi bar blocked by container of sauce bottles. Employee removed container.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ CFM Larry Holm Rosario Galliguez Person in Charge Aubrey Valencia
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.
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. New employees hired less than a month have no proof of knowledge. Bulletin provided en Spanish to be filled out.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee open top drink on prep table at sushi station. Employee water mottles at sushi line and cook line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee at book line wearing watch.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink by triple sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water at cook line missing labels.
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.