DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

PINK CAFE

Food safety records indicate PINK CAFE in HALLANDALE has 7 inspections with a 3.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

13208 Park Drive
Florida, 34241
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/1/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534722

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13534540

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 5 dead dead roaches under espresso machine at front counter. Observed approximately 30 dead roaches on control device located on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler holding espresso machine at front counter Observed approximately 20 dead roaches on control device located on ground behind ice machine next to espresso machine at front counter. Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under cook line equipment in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground under ware washing machine in kitchen. Observed 8 dead roaches on ground in dry storage room in kitchen. Observed 5 dead roaches on ground under cook flip top cooler in kitchen Warning
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator set up sanitizer bucket at 50ppm chlorine and put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator on switching sanitizer and priming. Retested at 100ppm chlorine Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on paper towel taped to beverage cup holder next to espresso machine at front counter Observed 1 live roach on front counter next to espresso machine Observed approximately 3 live roaches on control device located on ground under 2 door stainless reach in cooler holding espresso machine at front counter. Observed 1live roach on of back left wheel of 2 door stainless reach in cooler at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on water filter behind ice machine at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind ice machine at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on wall behind hand wash sink at front counter. Observed 1 live roach in gasket at 2 door stainless reach in cooler at front counter. Observed 1 live roach on ground under cook line flip top in kitchen Observed 2 live roaches inside of door frame in dry storage room in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach on wall in dry storage room in kitchen. Observed 1 live roach next to back door in kitchen Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing red substance not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top, table top burners in use with no hood system

Inspection Date: 9/6/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13512155

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13511980

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Bag of potatoes and case of water stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of oil removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small flying insects landing on doughnuts in front counter display case. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Trays of raw chicken stored above trays of cooked doughnuts in Atosa double doors reach in freezer next to reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 small flying insects landing on doughnuts in front counter display case. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13457898

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Wall above employee handwashing sink in kitchen.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name.Employee labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 1/14/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8896582

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8884105

  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.