Cafe Temptation
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
74
Score
Cafe Temptation has been inspected 11 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 9, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “ceiling not smooth” is the recurring theme, flagged eight times.
By comparison, the average Medley facility scores 81, putting Cafe Temptation on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a Brillo pad in handwashing sink at front counter. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing bracelets while engaging in food preparation.
13-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef stock thawing at room temperature. Coached employee on proper method. Employee placed container of stock under running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth at work station not stored in sanitizer solution.
21-12-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter ceiling tiles not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
74
Sep 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee refilled bucket with a final reading of 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-28-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - 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/ Observed four employees no manager onsite. Manager arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lianet, Andrea hired more than sixty days no proof of training.
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use a small plastic to go dressing container as a scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
36-37-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at front counter engaging in food preparation wearing b bracelets and watches.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife handle in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
45
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in freezer next to mop sink not working. Products were moved to other cold holding units.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing bracelets at kitchen area.
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop was correctly placed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler next to mop sink.
05-09-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef, tostones, and cooked beef thawing at ambient temperature. Products were moved to cold holding unit for proper thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at front counter.
36-37-5
55
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Apr 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
90
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pours ceiling tiles at front counter area, were coffee/espresso is prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water at three compartment sink at 83F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. As per Manager water heater recently stopped functioning, in the process of contacting repair technician. **Warning**
27-24-4
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. Printed and provided to Manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by customers and food employees. Manager refilled paper towel dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
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. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic cleaning substance not labeled, stored near front counter register. Manager labeled chemical spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sinks throughout restaurant establishment between 82F-84F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes. As per Manager water heater recently stopped functioning, in the process of contacting repair technician. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pours ceiling tiles at front counter area, were coffee/espresso is prepared. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or posted at bulletin board at time of inspection. Provided instructions on how to self print license to Manager. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located behind front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-09-4
47
Mar 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Poster provided via email.
11-27-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at the front counter area. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at the front counter.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the front counter reach in cooler gasket soiled. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
78
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board in the front counter area soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board in the front counter area soiled. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed in the front counter area. **Time Extended**
36-37-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Temptation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Temptation on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Temptation?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Cafe Temptation.
How does Cafe Temptation compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Cafe Temptation most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Cafe Temptation's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Temptation have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Temptation 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 Cafe Temptation inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Temptation is inspected around three times per year on average.
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