Cafe Canela

15960 W SR 84, Sunrise, FL 33326 · Permanent Food Service · License 1618735

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Grade A
Safety score 95 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (7 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Employee washed hands with cold water.High priority · no follow-up needed · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 16 routine inspection
    1 high priority (no follow-up needed), 2 basic
    -5
  • Safety score95

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitSep 16, 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.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee washed hands with cold water.

      Observed operator turn on and off cold water faucet to wash hands. Explained to operator proper hand washing.

    Basic2

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.

      Observed in rice container underneath prep table the scoop handle in contact with the rice. Operator removed.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      2 freezer chests.

    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

Time/temperature control for safety food
Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.

Most cited

In-use utensils properly stored1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1