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UNION STATION CAFE

9960 NW 116 WAY #1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10813000

  • 36-37-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed at front counter area. **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. **Time Extended**
  • 32-12-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Time Extended**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair. **Time Extended**
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to back office. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed at exit door next to back office. **Time Extended**
  • 33-23-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on solid at back of store. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed dumpster on solid at back of store. **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. **Time Extended**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-11: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10740946

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 32-12-6:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at cook line with no hair restraints while frying. Warning
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler next to oven and at salad area with gaskets in disrepair. Warning
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at exit door next to back office. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic ground beef patties tubes, boxes of chicken tender, and fries stored on walk-in freezer floor. Coached manager on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-23-4:Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Observed dumpster on solid at back of store. Warning
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed inside reach-in freezer next to mop sink. Warning
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle at cook line. Utensil was removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Coached manager on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishmachine with a chlorine concentration of 0 ppm. Warning
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon at walk-in cooler. Manager arranged products according to cooking temperature. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink splitter. Warning
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee at cook line not knowing how to calibrate thermometer using the cold method. Coached employee on correct procedure. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener at cook line soiled and stained cutting boards at kitchen preparation area reach-in coolers. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ashley, hired for more than 60 days, with no food handlers training. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Ashely with food handlers training expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 12/11/2024

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed at front counter area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen. Also observed dust accumulation on ceiling vents located at kitchen dry storage area and cook line. Repeat Violation
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with beef patties stored on walk-in freezer floor. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer gaskets soiled and hood filters soiled with accumulated grease.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken stored in walk-in cooler not covered.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind three compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.
  • 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water on floor at walk-in cooler.
  • 14-33-4:Basic - sShelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at shelves in the dry storage area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) at reach-in cooler top at cook line. Coached chef to divided the slice cheese into smaller portions and covered container for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-16-4:Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed chef not knowing how to calibrate a thermometer using the cold method. Coached chef on correct procedure. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen preparation coolers. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink next to dish machine.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
  • 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. Provided manager with employee reporting responsibilities and employees started signing it during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shredded beef not date marked at walk-in cooler. As per manager less than two days. Date mark was placed on product. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503964

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top exterior of kitchen dish machine soiled.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on ceiling vent located towards back kitchen dry storage area. Observed stained ceiling tiles throughout kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed storage containers of raw beef, raw chicken and raw salmon stored on floor of walk in freezer.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board located across from fryer station of cookline at kitchen area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled interior of reach in cooler drawers under flat top grill at kitchen cookline. Cooler drawers are not in use or being used to store food, at time of inspection.
  • 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. Observed and tested chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm at kitchen dish machine. Advised to setup manual sanitization at triple sink.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed seating food service establishment operating with an expired license dated October 1, 2023. Observed several food employees engaged in food preparation and food service of approximately 3+ customers at time of inspection. Observed owner provide a renewal summary regarding license renewal dated 3/20/2024. Admin Complaint
  • 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 operator at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled ice chute of ice machine located behind front counter. Repeat Violation
  • 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. Printed and provided employee reporting form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary sanitizer at triple sink located at kitchen area.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8371082

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic deli cup with no handle inside a container of uncooked rice, stored at dry storage area.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust accumulation on air vent towards dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed, dated October 1, 2022, posted at kitchen office area.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at corner of kitchen exit door threshold. Repeat Violation
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed cracked kitchen flooring, not smooth throughout kitchen area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. Observed ice build up in interior of reach in cooler located next to ice machine, used to store individual portioned cups of salad dressings and sour cream, at front counter area.
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Observed the reuse of a can labeled "corn starch" used as a scoop to dispense flour from flour container, located at dry storage area.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at kitchen area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on counter in front of countertop steamtable unit and on cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled, located towards dry storage area.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sautéed mushrooms (66F - Cold Holding) located on cutting board of prep cooler. As per Chef, food item was removed from cooler and placed at prep area, less than 4hrs. Advised to keep food items inside reach in cooler once removed from walk in cooler. Chef placed sautéed mushrooms into cooler unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or stained. Observed stained cutting boards at kitchen prep coolers. Observed soiled interior of ice machine chute, located behind front counter.
  • 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 emailed employee reporting agreement form to Manager, at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation

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Google Rating

★★★★☆ (4.3/5)
(226 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Cafe
✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

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

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