Hot Spot Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Hot Spot Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Food stored on floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Restaurants in Davie average 79, so Hot Spot Cafe is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
74
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fernando Escalier **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At time of callback inspection not complied Fernando Escalier **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-20: At time of callback not complied **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
82
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed tuna and thawed salmon as per operator fish was thawed and then reduced oxygen packaged on site. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed thawed tuna and thawed salmon as per operator fish was thawed and then reduced oxygen packaged on site. **Warning**
03G-04-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Kitchen cart stored in front of hand washing sink in kitchen operator removed **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Scrubbing brush stored in hand watching sink in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Fernando Escalier **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of hinge containers stored on the floor in kitchen. **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon 32F sitting in a tray out at room temperature in back kitchen. Operator placed in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
33
Jun 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed hand wash sink block with storage shelf. Operator relocate shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee open drinks container stored on in-use food prep table. Operator discarded at will. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup inside Oster microwave. . Operator clean and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Operator removed knives and other utensils from block. **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean food containers not stored in an inverted or protected manner in kitchen area. Operator invert containers. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in chest freezer.
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case with coffee and drinking water stored on floor at front line. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed accumulation of old food residue in microwave.
22-08-4
67
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed operator touched garbage can then engaged in food preparation with out washing hands.
12A-29-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ob in sugar container under preparation table the handle in contact with the sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed exterior door in rear of kitchen has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of Arizona green tea on floor at front counter. Operator elevated **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
82
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and hung up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry goods such as dry rice and sugar stored on floor. Operator moved off floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hot Spot Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hot Spot Cafe on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hot Spot Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hot Spot Cafe.
How does Hot Spot Cafe compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Hot Spot Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Davie average of 79.
Has Hot Spot Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hot Spot Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hot Spot 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 Hot Spot Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hot Spot Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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