Enzo's Cafe & Bakery
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
74
Score
Enzo's Cafe & Bakery appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Enzo's Cafe & Bakery was last inspected on Dec 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average Palm Springs facility scores 82, putting Enzo's Cafe & Bakery on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD40 with food items and equipment in dry storage in kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer observed washing dirty dishes and then handled clean dishes without changing gloves or washing hands in between
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Equipment not sanitized after washing. Educated employees on site. Triple sink set up with quaternary 200 ppm. All equipment sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw liquid shell eggs over lettuce bottom reach in cooler on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) at 9:49 am to 48F at 10:03 am since 8 am; in walk in cooler. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Covered in plastic container. Employee Removed cover **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple Spray bottles In kitchen Labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Kitchen hand sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powdered Sugar containers salt
02D-01-5
37
Nov 13, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Black beans 102 f as per chef he reheated before putting in soup kettle.as per chef it's in there only 1 hour. **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 20 live on and under wooden 4 inch high storage shelf under prep table in the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over oranges in walk in cooler. Explained and chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washing hands in three compartment sink. Before handling the food. Explained and she washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mashed potatoes 106 f from powder at 3:54 pm.Cooling 1 hour as per chef. Beef empanadas 84 f in clamshell container on prep table at 3:56 pm, second temperature of the mashed potatoes 106 f at 4:19 pm, beef empanadas second temperature 84 f at 4:20 pm no change in temperature. At this rate of cooling it will not reach 135 f to 70 f within 2 hours and 135 f to 41 f or colder within total of 6 hours. Explained to use ice bath or shallow pan to loose heat faster. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
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/ 5 food handlers working no certified food manager present. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged flan , tres leches, chocolate mousse, tuna sandwich etc. in display case missing the minimum label. **Warning**
02D-03-4
45
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication bottles with strawberry jam In Dry storage shelf Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to kitchen from outside and did not change gloves or wash hands before handling food.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed unclean container with gloves and put away clean container and handled cooking equipment without changing gloves or washing hands
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee did not sanitized plastic container after washing and rinsing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee picked up garbage off floor and began handling clean cooking equipment. Gloves not changed. Hands not washed
12A-09-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.Spray bottle with deli slicer and bean warmer Burn spray over flip top cooler on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pulled chicken (48F - Cooling) at 9:37 am to 47F at 9:56 am since 9 am in walk in cooler. Large container Covered in plastic. Removed covered. Food will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken at room temperature Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
35
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 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. Emailed one .operator printed and available now. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at front counter.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Liquid eggs on cook line time marked on the chart and not on the plan in use. Explained and manager added liquid eggs to the plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Clear plastic clam shell to go containers on shelf in dry food storage room. Explained.
25-06-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Round plastic container in rice bin. Manager removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop handle in contact with sugar. Manager stored handle above sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours. **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Alfredo sauce (46F - Cold holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); ham pies (48F - Cold Holding); chicken empanadas (52F - Cold Holding); beef empanadas (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per manager food items were not prepped or portioned today and In unit over four hours. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over cooked chicken ravioli in one door freezer on cook line. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container in kitchen **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles missing over juicer in storage area. Exposed AC unit over juicer. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not sealing and closing all the way. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag potatoes floor next to kitchen back door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cookies in plastic containers and cookies in white bags on top of display cases and missing product identity / description of food item. **Warning**
02D-03-4
41
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Chicken and beef empanadas at front display case. Time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef Pattie's over cooked sausage links and croissants I'm two door freezer by kitchen door. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing at room temperature on cooling rack in kitchen. Placed in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour bins in baking area of kitchen. Labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. In dry storage room
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Sugar container on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.-containers of cookies at front display cases. **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
45
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Enzo's Cafe & Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Enzo's Cafe & Bakery on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Enzo's Cafe & Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Enzo's Cafe & Bakery.
How does Enzo's Cafe & Bakery compare to other restaurants in Palm Springs?
Enzo's Cafe & Bakery most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Palm Springs average of 82.
Has Enzo's Cafe & Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Enzo's Cafe & Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Enzo's Cafe & Bakery 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 Enzo's Cafe & Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Enzo's Cafe & Bakery is inspected around three times per year on average.
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