545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in cooler, raw pork was stored over raw onions. The pork was moved down. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the container of cayenne pepper, two small cups stored inside used to dispense the product. The cups were removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On triple door reach in cooler door handles in the kitchen.
14-71-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front count hot box, mung bean balls (99F - Hot Holding). The balls were stored in the box for approximately 1.5 hours. The item was placed on TPHC and a time mark was placed.
03B-01-6
86
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin handling sugar cane at front counter, no hand wash. Reviewed proper hand wash procedures with operator to relay to employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. 1) Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed lettuce inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw beef stored over cooked chicken inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed cooked pork (110°F - Hot Holding); cooked chicken (112°F - Hot Holding) inside hot box in kitchen. Per operator, foods out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator put foods in oven to reheat to 165°F or above. 2)Observed boba pearls (80°F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator, boba pearls out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; warmer was turned off. Operator turned warmer on to reheat boba pearls to 165°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - 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 no address or packaged date on self service food items stored in display case. Per operator, labels have been ordered. Operator will serve foods from behind the counter. **Corrective Action Taken**
02D-03-4
61
Jun 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler #1 in sandwich line by front counter, cold cut cooked pork ; (50F - Cold Holding) Cook pork pulled from reach in cooler to sandwich line flip top less than 4 hours ago. Tray held on top containers inside flip top cooler. Observed air escaping from empty spaces in unit. Operator moved to another reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time is not marked and the required time of disposal cannot be determined. See stop sale . Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale Rice cake made at 9:00 am , observed 1 package of rice cake on front counter at 1:10pm. Operator discarded **Warning**
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale Rice cake made at 9:00 am , observed 1 package of rice cake on front counter at 1:10pm. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tapioca perl ; (125 F - Hot Holding) less than 4 hours ago in kitchen. Operator turn equipment to high to temperature to facilitate proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. Emailed procedures to manager **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Pork rolls moved from freezer to reach in cooler inside kitchen without tracking date. Pork rolls made 2 days ago. Operator dated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Container of frozen dessert thawing at room temperature in storage room next to dining room. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
35
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top #2 ; Cooked pork (47F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours ago. Containers are held above line mark. Operator removed excess and moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked popcorn chicken made 2 days ago not date marked inside Atoso reach in cooler in dining room storage area. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications. No battery
05-07-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Foods on front counter using time mark for 4 hours without a written procedure. Emailed TPHC form to manager.
03F-10-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris next to fryer in cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice machine reflector soiled in kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in kitchen. Operator removed from oven and placed to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe.
How does 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Davie?
545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 545 Degrees Banh Mi Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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