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Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant

709 Opalocka Blvd, Opa-Locka, FL 33054
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation”, showing up four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Opa-Locka restaurant scores 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked soup held for more than 24/hrs inside reach cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Grease inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.
16-07-4
82
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork inside reach in cooler. Manager put the raw chicken on the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Mold like substance inside the triple sink.
16-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris under the shelves in kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking from triple sink faucet.
29-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager downloaded the license to her phone. She will print it. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
67
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in the bathroom. Manager provided it.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink. Debris inside triple sink.
16-07-4
86
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Debris on the floor.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Cabinets shelves in disrepair.
23-24-4
86
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, beef and pork held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven.
22-08-4
82
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 was provided **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease undercooking equipments
36-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Stove greasy
23-03-4
82
Feb 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Form was provided to operator **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer lid soiled
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Debris under front counter
36-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler
22-16-4
64
Oct 26, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant.

How does Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Opa-Locka?

Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Opa-Locka average of 78.

Has Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant 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 Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Candys Place Cafe and Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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