Cafe 74
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
47
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Cafe 74 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around 10 violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Medley average 81, so Cafe 74 trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (45 F - Cold Holding); sausage (45 F - Cold Holding) outside in kitchen. As per Operator both have been outside for 30 minutes. Operator placed both inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over sauce container inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products as per safety storage requirements. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at HWS inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed dry storage floor soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed rice container lid completely broken in dry storage.
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. Observed fish bags stored inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed fish from bags. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on prep table by dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
47
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs over raw shrimps inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator stored products according to safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Operator washed thermometer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pork not date marked inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. As per Operator pork was cooked last Saturday August 23rd, 2025. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board by deep fryers.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed soiled floor behind steam table and inside dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Black beans container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed container from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer interior dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave on shelf by three compartment sink.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled black beans container inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by kitchen back door. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork container uncovered inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside reach in freezer by kitchen back door.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs (45 F - Cold Holding) inside kitchen. As per Operator eggs have been outside for 40 minutes. Operator placed container inside reach in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over tomatoes inside reach in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Saturday February 8th, 2024. Operator date marked ground beef container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a chicken box stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed box from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled shells inside dry storage.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bacon box thawing at room temperature inside dry storage. Operator placed box in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and margarine bottles unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
50
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef over cooked sauce inside reach in cooler by kitchen back door. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed ground beef not date marked inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. As per Operator ground beef was cooked last Thursday August 1st, 2024. Operator date marked container. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both white cutting boards inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided to employee a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed inside dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed pork chops and black beans containers uncovered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance. Operator covered containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed tostones and bacon thawing at room temperature inside kitchen. Operator stored both products inside reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container on shelf inside dry storage. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
50
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter coffee station gallon of milk (51F - Cold Holding), as per operator was placed less than 40 minutes. Operator placed into cooler to cool. Observed at kitchen area prep table, pooled eggs (73F - Cold Holding). As per operator wash placed less than 1 hour ago. Operator placed item into ice baths to cool. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. Observed at reach in cooler at entrance of kitchen, pot of black beans (51F - Cooling). As per operator black beans were prepared the afternoon before and placed into cooler over night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishes and proceeded to plate customers food without washing hands. Employee was trained by inspector and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chicken. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored over packages of Mamey. Employee removed items and placed in correct stored order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer soiled with food build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at both hand wash sinks in the establishments front counter and kitchen area. Employee provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in bucket at entrance of kitchen.
42-01-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in standing reach in cooler containers of ham black beans and sausages not covered. Employee placed plastic wrap over top of the items during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled in dry storage area and behind cooking equipment. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed cardboard boxes discarded around dumpster area.
33-19-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in the wall under the hand wash sink located at the entrance of the kitchen.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at rear of kitchen , white chest reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed at front counter, ice scoop stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed and stored upright into ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Owner closed lid during inspection.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed all reach in coolers in kitchen area soiled with food build up.
22-16-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at prep counter above reach in cooler in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
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Jul 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and handling margarine without washing hands.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored directly in thank you bags in reach in freezer by kitchen back door. Operator moved chicken to a food graded bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw beef inside reach in cooler by three compartment sink. Operator stored them correctly. **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed on front counter floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed black beans container not covered inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance door. Operator covered container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed by three compartment sink.
29-49-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled salt and sugar containers on shelf inside dry storage. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by three compartment sink.
23-03-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed on reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach in freezer in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting board on reach in cooler inside kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean pots not inverted under steam table. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water stored on small room floor by women's restroom. Operator removed them from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed inside dry storage.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside sugar container at front counter. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
37
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe 74 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe 74 on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe 74?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cafe 74.
How does Cafe 74 compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Cafe 74 most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Cafe 74's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe 74 have averaged around 10 violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Cafe 74 means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Cafe 74 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe 74 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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