Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood

2308 N Dixie Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Restaurants in Hollywood average 75, so Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 13, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Glass Cold Beverage- ; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on kitchen floor front of flat top. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. See stop sale. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Glass Cold Beverage- ; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to reached out for a clean plate to serve a guest without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) Employee exit kitchen through back door and failed to washed hands after re entering. Employee put on gloves and reached out for an aluminum foil to wrap a customer's sandwich without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale. **Warning**
12A-12-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not tight fitting. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-04-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches in kitchen handwashing sink 2) 1 dead roach in storage area next to chest freezer away from the kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
32
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table at 3 compartment sink- observed employee keys on prep table. Operator removed employee keys. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
95
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
86

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?

Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.

Has Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood 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 Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood is inspected around three times per year on average.