Eshu's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
67
Score
Eshu's Cafe has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around nine violations compared to roughly 14 violations earlier on.
When inspectors have written things up, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Medley restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw pork over lettuce inside Walk in cooler.
08A-04-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed clean cutting board stored on kitchen floor.
24-26-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong from handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel stored on prep table in kitchen.
21-12-4
67
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw pork stored inside thank you bag in reach in freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over Mayo container inside reach in cooler by office. Operator stored products as per safety protocols. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed faucet under three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed pork and chicken containers not date marked inside Walk in cooler. As per Operator both were cooked last Monday September 1st, 2025.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic containers stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed containers from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at front counter. Operator stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
37
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
33
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed raw shells eggs stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator stored eggs inside reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no Chlorine Test Kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with chlorine unlabeled on shelf by hand wash sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container unlabeled inside kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed both cutting boards inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Operator provided a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside black microwave on prep table inside kitchen.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walknin cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked beef container uncovered inside Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
39
Mar 21, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
27
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracking eggs and serving ready to eat beef steak without changing gloves and washing hands. Employee removed old gloves, washed hands, and put new gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over cheese inside reach in cooler. Operator stored them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under hand sink by three compartment sink inside kitchen.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing towel inside hand wash sink inside kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. As per Operator employees have a month working at Food Establishment. Maidel Pinera, Sara Aguiar, and Eduardo Medero.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside seasoning and chicken base containers on shelf inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pot and plastic containers not inverted on shelf by kitchen back door. Operator inverted them. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside kitchen. Operator put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease accumulated under cook line inside kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Operator removed tong. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed lights missing proper shield inside kitchen.
38-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled fryers by griddle inside kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator put them inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar container stored inside dry storage. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
29
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut ham (45 F - Cold Holding); bacon (45 F - Cold Holding) on prep table inside kitchen. As per Operator both have been outside for 40 minutes. Operator stored them inside reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed between hand sink and three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spry bottle with sanitizer not labeled inside kitchen. Operator labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside Walk in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles and ceiling vents inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating on prep table inside kitchen.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint inside Kitchen. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar container on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood filters. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed beef and black beans containers not covered inside walk in cooler. Operator covered them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
37
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken by raw beef inside Walk in cooler.
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed bacon (45 F - Cold Holding); cut ham (45 F - Cold Holding) on prep table inside kitchen. As per employee both products have been outside for 1 hour. Employee removed everything to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed by three compartment sink.
29-34-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed straw container stored inside hand sink at front counter. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee provided it. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed foam cup stored inside seasoning container on shelf by cook line. Employee removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling tiles around ceiling vents inside kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean dishes not inverted on shelf by steam table inside kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation without hair restraint. Employee put a hair restraint. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a bag of onions stored on Walk in cooler floor. Employee removed bag from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside ice machine at front counter. Employee stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle inside kitchen. Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed inside Men's restroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan cover. Also, observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets by white reach in freezer inside kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed foam cup boxes stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken container not covered inside Walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled on shelf by cook line.
02D-01-5
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Eshu's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Eshu's Cafe on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Eshu's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Eshu's Cafe.
How does Eshu's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Medley?
Eshu's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Medley average of 81.
Has Eshu's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Eshu's Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Eshu's Cafe 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 Eshu's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Eshu's Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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