SOSTA CAFFE
10800 PINES BLVD #5 · PEMBROKE PINES · Broward County · FL 33026
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
08A-04-5High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Observed raw chicken stored over cases with unwashed produces in walk-in cooler.
Intermediate 7
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of black substance buildup on can opener blade.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area block with high chair. Operator removed chair. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Observed handwash sink in dishwashing area used to filled water container. **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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 arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on lasagna stored in refrigerator from 2 days ago.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed some employees training certification expired on 07/17/2022
Basic 6
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. -Observed employee washing and rinsing food containers without sanitizing. Advice operator to set up sanitizing solution.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. -Observed various cases with produces stored on walk-in cooler floor. -Observed various cases with food items stored on walk-in freezer floor. -Observed various food items stored on dry storage floor.
10-06-5Basic – 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 various toppings containers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown like substance buildup on can opener holster.
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed fish thawing at room temperature in kitchen.
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth at front line area not stored in sanitizer solution between uses.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 11:46 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.