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SYLVAIN'S CAFE

Health inspection records show SYLVAIN'S CAFE in DEERFIELD BEACH has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.9/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1634 SE 3 CT

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/29/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13454449

  • 29-20-5:Basic - Very slow draining water in handwash sink, at the front counter. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon in food service wrap stored on shelf above ready to eat tuna salad in reach in cooler at wait station. Warning
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed employee handled soiled cups and dishes from customers table then handling tea in a pitcher from reach in cooler to pour drinks at front counter. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed red strainer stored in hand sink basin at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 1. Salmon plate, containing undercooked salmon, not identified as raw or undercooked on menu. 2. The Benedicts, all meals containing a poached egg but not identified as having an undercooked egg. 3. Smoked salmon, on the menu not identified as raw or undercooked. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at wait station. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at wait station. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13476097

  • 24-13-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed single use cups, lids, and containers stored on storage shelf in hallway bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on food storage shelving opposite cook line in kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door Victory reach in cooler at wait station. Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food container lid after cleaning, stored on cleaned utensil rack above triple sink in ware wash area. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serve cups, lids, and containers stored on storage rack in hallway bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket in ware wash area. Repeat Violation Warning

Inspection Date: 7/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902802

  • 24-13-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Observed single use cups and food containers stored on shelf in rear unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in rear unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Employee Apple Watch charging on food prep table next to coffee maker at front counter. 2. Employee personal cell phone stored at food prep table next to food slicer at front counter. Warning
  • 14-47-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed on food storage shelving opposite cookline in kitchen. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cups and food containers stored on shelf in rear unisex bathroom. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near triple sink, ware wash area. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed stored at cookline in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed food employee crack raw shell eggs at the cookline in the kitchen, then handle cleaned food equipment and utensils without handwashing. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/19/2024

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Storage shelving opposite cookline at front counter and used for food and food utensils storage peeling. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-37-4: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

Inspection Date: 7/16/2024

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal bag stored on storage rack with cleaned utensils in ware wash area.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Storage shelving peeling on food utensil storage racks at front counter.
  • 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed boxed dry pancake batter, canned goods, and single use food utensils stored on storage rack in bathroom.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses at the cook line in the kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket by hand sink in ware wash area.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored at coffee machine and on cutting board next to cook line. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-27-4: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 into bowl and then handled clean utensils.
  • 08A-17-6: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. Raw frozen beef steaks in opened package stored on shelf above ready to eat muffins. Operator reorganized. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in ware wash area.

Inspection Date: 4/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8650771

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.