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SOSTA CAFFE

10800 PINES BLVD #5 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 14, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3600330
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10883360
DBPR license1623560

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw chicken stored over mayonnaise in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8High Priority08A-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 fish and ground beef in walk in cooler. **Warning**

Warning
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed ham cold held in walk in cooler at 45F. Per operator, ham transfer to unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to transfer to walk in freezer for quick chill. -Observed noodles in prep area cold held at 56F in made shift table. Per operator , noodles move to table 3 hours prior to the inspection. Advise operator to transfer items to reach in freezer for quick chill. Also inform operator to place more ice in made shift table to accommodate the amount of containers within. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Intermediate 4

#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked with high chair and chemicals. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#12Intermediate53A-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/ manager returned during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#13Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled container with cleaning chemical at front line. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic24-27-4

Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean drinking glasses stored next to handwashing sink at front line expose to splash. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed case with food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic10-06-5

Basic – In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in container with cheese. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cheese in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cookie mixture removed from the original container not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 20, 2026 3:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
4 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.