Sun Yi Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Sun Yi Cafe has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
“Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Hallandale Beach restaurant scores 80. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen. Sign provided to operator. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-08: Same- **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
95
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee handled raw beef and proceeded to handle cooked rice and then reach out for a clean to go plate to serve a customer without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Container of raw beef stored with sauces in True reach in cooler under flip top. Manager removed beef. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution 200PPM. Manager remade solution to 100 PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
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. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen shrimps and frozen pork stored in standing water to thawed. Manager removed water. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket after used. Manager stored upside down. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
52
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top in cook line- Cooked Chicken (40- 50F- Cold Holding) .Per Manager food item in unit less than 4 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Observed pan overfilled. Manager moved top part to double doors reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw pork stored over opened box of broccoli in True Double Doors. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water temperature 77F. Manager turned on stove. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
61
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense sugar. Manager removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall by exit door in kitchen soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket.
42-01-4
86
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
74
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. 1) Bags of raw chicken stored above bags of raw pork in chest freezer by exit door. Manager inverted. 2) Pork wrap with plastic stored on top of open bag of breaded cooked chicken in chest freezer across from fryer in kitchen.Manager removed pork from bag. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink. Reviewed proper hand washing procedures. Employee removed rewashed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 bowls stored in hand washing sink by triple sink in kitchen. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cases of sodas stored on floor by entrance of kitchen. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean bowls, plates and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. True 3 Doors reach in cooler across from triple sink.
14-33-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind triple sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on prep table in kitchen. Manager stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Oct 28, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bag in direct contact with raw meat inside freezer.
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Open bag of raw beef stored over sauces in lower true reach in cooler. Manager inverted. 2) Bag of raw beef stored above open bag of cooked breaded chicken in chest freezer. 3) Open container of raw chicken stored over open box of broccoli in reach in cooler. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer solution 200ppm. Operator remade at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at front counter. Container stored in hand washing sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements.
11-03-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink.
12A-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dirty bowl without handle used to dispense flour.Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner on rack over hand washing sink in kitchen. Manager inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator not used correct order when washing trays. She failed to sanitize after rinsing.
16-13-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Several gallons of cooking oil stored on kitchen floor and storage area. Manager elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in water at 95F. Manager removed water from container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Several light out in kitchen.
36-62-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In 3 doors cooler by triple sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4
Basic - Rice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Manager cleaned and stored correctly Correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind Amana chest freezer next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sun Yi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sun Yi Cafe on file is from Jan 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sun Yi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sun Yi Cafe.
How does Sun Yi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hallandale Beach?
Sun Yi Cafe most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Hallandale Beach average of 80.
Has Sun Yi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sun Yi Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sun Yi 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 Sun Yi Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sun Yi Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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