Captain's Cafe

5716 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2024
45
Score
High Risk

Captain's Cafe, located at 5716 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL, had a high-risk inspection on August 15, 2024, with a score of 45. This inspection noted several violations, including employee personal items stored improperly, dented cans requiring a stop sale, and time/temperature control for safety food held above 41 degrees Fahrenheit, also resulting in a stop sale. The facility has a historical pattern of high-risk inspections across its seven recorded evaluations.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
45
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Nov 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
50
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 17 minor violations.
11
Sep 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
90
Violations — Aug 15, 2024 Inspection
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Open employee backpack on expo line counter
40-06-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Mashed potato granules can dented
01B-01-4
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. Walk in cooler; cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler; cooked pasta (53F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator foods not portioned or prepared today, in unit more than 4hrs. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink next to triple sink
27-19-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
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. Operator has 2+ new employees with no food handler certificate. Introduced the Food Employee Agreement form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)