Candela
Last inspected: Jan 31, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Candela 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
“Food manager certification expired” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Candela's latest score of 100 sits above the Wilton Manors average of 82. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 31, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
26
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
55
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink next to 3Compartment sin. Operator replaced soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Men rest room
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
70
Aug 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can. Handwash sink next to meat slicer. Operator removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Operator replaced sign **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Jan 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License renewed at time of inspection **Warning**
50-17-3
86
Sep 22, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Test Kit **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle contains a mixture of bleach and water. owner labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink Owner fixed hot water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
67
May 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
May 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. In display case red wine cheese. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-07-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. provolone (55F Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); manchego (54F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers and oil (54F - Cold Holding); sardines (54F - Cold Holding) ; red wine cheese (54F) ; Gorgonzola (54F - Cold Holding); sheep cheese with rosemary (54F - Cold Holding) **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. provolone (55F - Cold Holding); Gorgonzola (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (54F - Cold Holding); manchego (54F - Cold Holding) per operator held over 24 hour. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Basic - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination different than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool pads in hand washing sink . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
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 deli display case with ambient temperature of 55F **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plastic soufflé cup in Arborio rice. **Warning**
14-01-5
43
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/01/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Glass door reach in - raw beef and fresh eggs over shredded carrots. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Reduced oxygen packaged food label lacking use by date. Package ham, cooked meats - Reviewed special processes bulletin and emailed copy to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03G-07-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. After 3 attempts Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) - operator switched to manual sanitizing until dish sanitizer is ordered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display case - sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held in display case more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. display case - sliced ham (55F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); provolone cheese (54F - Cold Holding) held in display case more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At front counter blocked by sound system wires. **Warning**
31A-09-4
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. Reach in freezer - cooked meat not date marked. **Warning**
02C-04-5
30
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Candela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Candela on file is from Jan 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Candela?
Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Candela.
How does Candela compare to other restaurants in Wilton Manors?
Candela most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Wilton Manors average of 82.
Has Candela's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candela have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Candela 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 Candela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Candela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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