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CAFE TEMPTATION

Based on 8 health inspections, CAFE TEMPTATION in MEDLEY has earned a 3.5/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

9999 NW 89 AVE BAY 21

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13468182

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-22: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10870871

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed employee use a small plastic to go dressing container as a scoop.
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling tiles at dining area where food preparation is conducted not smooth and easily cleaned.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at front counter engaging in food preparation wearing b bracelets and watches.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers at ware washing.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed knife handle in poor repair.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle.
  • 41-28-4:High Priority - Sanitizer not used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Observed chlorine sanitizer bucket at 0ppm. Employee refilled bucket with a final reading of 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed four employees no manager onsite. Manager arrived during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Lianet, Andrea hired more than sixty days no proof of training.

Inspection Date: 3/27/2025

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed ceiling not smooth and easily cleanable at front counter.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in freezer next to mop sink not working. Products were moved to other cold holding units.
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed staff doing food preparation while wearing bracelets at kitchen area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers at ware washing area.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Scoop was correctly placed. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach-in cooler next to mop sink.
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef, tostones, and cooked beef thawing at ambient temperature. Products were moved to cold holding unit for proper thawing. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed vacuum breaker missing at mop sink.
  • 31B-06-4:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at hand washing sink at kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/6/2024

  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed food manager certificate for Carlos Gonzalez expired on 7-30-2024

Inspection Date: 4/2/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8504002

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed porous ceiling tiles, not smooth, located at front counter area, were coffee/espresso beverages are prepared. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Observed fly sticky device hanging from ceiling over prep table at kitchen area. Manager removed fly sticky device from hanging above prep table. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/26/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503399

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pours ceiling tiles at front counter area, were coffee/espresso is prepared. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-26: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8377839

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed pours ceiling tiles at front counter area, were coffee/espresso is prepared. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed or posted at bulletin board at time of inspection. Provided instructions on how to self print license to Manager. Warning
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and heavily grooved located behind front counter. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed and provided to Manager at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 27-24-4:Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hot water at three compartment sink at 83F after running water for approximately 5 minutes. As per Manager water heater recently stopped functioning, in the process of contacting repair technician. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink located at men's restroom used by customers and food employees. Manager refilled paper towel dispenser. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and printed employee reporting agreement forms for all employees. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic cleaning substance not labeled, stored near front counter register. Manager labeled chemical spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water at handwash sinks throughout restaurant establishment between 82F-84F, after running water for approximately 5 minutes. As per Manager water heater recently stopped functioning, in the process of contacting repair technician. Warning

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Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.8/5)
(29 reviews)

Opening Hours

Monday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday:6:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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