Tres Palma Cuban Cafe Hollywood

2308 N Dixie Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020 · Permanent Food Service · License 1619365

Official report

out of 100

Grade B

Safety score 85 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 30, 2026 (8 days ago)

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Oct 30 complaint inspection
2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 3 basic (1 repeat)
-15
Safety score85

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Oct302026

Complaint inspection

7 violations found

First visitOct 30, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  In Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen, raw sausage, salmon, and chicken above corn, portioned yuca and portioned cooked shrimp. Employee began to rearrange items. Proper separation bulletin provided.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.
  Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher skipped placing cleaned items into sanitizer sink to properly sanitize. Sink was set up correctly. Reviewed procedures with employee and all items then sanitized.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Steamer wand on espresso machine has dried milk residue. Employee cleaned during inspection.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
  Front counter hand sink blocked with small pans. Employee removed pans to kitchen.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic3
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  Dishwasher skipped places drying rack with cleaned dishes immediately beside hand sink at back of kitchen.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed.
  1) Grease buildup on floor at left end of cookline by fryer. 2) Loose debris from peeled onions on floor around back back prep table and close back door.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall beside fryer soiled.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Sep172026A91Routine inspection4 violations No follow-up needed

First visitSep 17, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
- 1 Intermediate
- 3 Basic
What the inspector cited
Intermediate1
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Espresso steamer wand has dried on milk residue.
Basic3
- Code 05, Thermometers provided and accurate: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
  In Premium glassfront cooler at front counter.
  Repeat violation
- Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  Drying rack with clean dishware immediately beside hand sink in back of kitchen. Advised employee to move rack when able to prevent possible contamination.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  Container of plastic spoons in kitchen with handles not all presented in same direction.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.