Sylvain's Cafe

1634 Se 3 Ct, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Sylvain's Cafe 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “equipment in poor repair”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Deerfield Beach restaurant scores 83. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 18, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Dec 17, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Oct 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

6 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Sep 19, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Storage shelving opposite cookline at front counter and used for food and food utensils storage peeling. **Repeat Violation**

14-11-5

Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed pancake batter, flour, oil, chicken broth, canned goods, and single use food storage items stored on shelving in bathroom. **Repeat Violation**

08B-37-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Washing Fruits and Vegetables

FL-42

Apr 12, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.

23-03-4

Nov 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp and raw scallops over cook tcs food, in reach in cooler, chef moved all items **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump tray colander in hand wash sink. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sinks by the stand up reach in cooler

31B-02-4

Mar 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands/changing gloves. Observed employee cracking/handling raw egg out of shell then proceed to handle utensils/ready to eat with food without changing gloves. Discussed with operator

12A-27-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Cook line flip door in disrepair

14-11-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease. Grease drip from hood system

23-03-4

Dec 19, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef, chef moved **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink by the front counter used as a dump sink, waitress removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Bacon piton paper towels to soak up grease, chef removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Sylvain's Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Sylvain's Cafe on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Sylvain's Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sylvain's Cafe.

How does Sylvain's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Sylvain's Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Sylvain's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sylvain's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Sylvain's 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 Sylvain's Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Sylvain's Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.

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