Cafe Cafe
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
100
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Cafe Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 24, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Among Sunrise restaurants, the typical score is 78; Cafe Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 3 flies stationary in first compartment of compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand-wash sink used to store sanitizer bucket. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit used to check chemical sanitizer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
16-33-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for empanadas held on time as a public health control for safety. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
82
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed empanadas (45-47F - Cold Holding); milk (44F - Cooling); ham slices (44F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (44F - Cold Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 1 hours. Cooler is over filled and as a result is unable to keep items cool. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed PIC handling sanitizer bottle then proceeded to put on gloves without washing hands. Inspector educated PIC on proper hand washing. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed PIC returned from restroom applied antiseptic to hand then proceeded to wash hands with water. **Warning**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no test kit used to check chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink blocked by broom and mop bucket. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Handwashing sink used to hold dirty utensils. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written procedure for empanadas held on time as a public health control for safety. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at coffee machine. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed straw stored unprotected at entry door. **Warning**
25-05-4
32
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Establishment operating with no potable running water. Observed establishment conducting business with no potable water. Opera turned water on to facilitate inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-12-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tray with cups and knife stored in hand wash sink. Employee removed.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written plan for empanadas and cheese sticks. Form sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. - Warming oven
10-20-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front black two door cooler.
36-17-5
52
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (67°F - Cold Holding) Milk being held on counter. Operator claims that employee left it out for less than 1 hour and moved to reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: tequenos (96°F - Hot Holding); #2: cheese empanadas (86°F - Hot Holding); beef empanadas (85°F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (78°F - Hot Holding) Observed in hot holding units at front counter. Operatorstates less than 1 hour and reheated items to 165°F and turned up temperature on unit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-03-4
61
Sep 23, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Cafe on file is from Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Cafe Cafe.
How does Cafe Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Cafe Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Cafe Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cafe Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Cafe Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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