Candelaria Eatery & Cafe

4059 Thomas St Unit A01, Oxford, FL 34484

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Candelaria Eatery & Cafe, the earliest from 2024. The most recent report on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe's latest score of 82 falls below the Oxford average of 88. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pot in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table.

12B-07-4

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator corrected scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

10-08-5

May 28, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**

08A-05-6

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**

41-10-4

May 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottles stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over produce in reach in cooler **Warning**

08A-05-6

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. Emailed digital copy to operator **Warning**

11-26-1

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Jan 3, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candelaria Eatery & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candelaria Eatery & Cafe on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

How does Candelaria Eatery & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Oxford?

Candelaria Eatery & Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is lower than the Oxford average of 88.

Has Candelaria Eatery & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candelaria Eatery & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candelaria Eatery & 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 Candelaria Eatery & Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Candelaria Eatery & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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