CAFE TEMPTATION
9999 NW 89 AVE BAY 21
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/27/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/27/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 12/6/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/6/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 4/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/26/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/26/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 9/19/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
6
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/19/2023 revealed 9 total violations (0 high priority, 6 intermediate, 3 basic).
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Phone: (786) 637-2869
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
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Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025