Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LEMON CAFE

700 W HILLSBORO BLVD STE 4-106 · DEERFIELD BEACH · Broward County · FL 33441

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 29, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3396095
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8516187
DBPR license1612805

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority4 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#7High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. Can dented along seam in dry storage area, medium pitted black olives, supremo italiano, 3lbs. 3oz. See stop sale.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then took sliced cheese from the reach in flip top cooler without hand washing. Operator reviewed hand washing procedures with employee, employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9High Priority08A-04-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored over unwashed produce in the reach in cooler in the prep area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole eggs over cooked chicken in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 45F, not prepared or portioned today per operator, stored overnight in the reach in cooler in the storage area. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 45F, not prepared or portioned today per operator, stored overnight in the reach in cooler in the storage area. See Stop Sale.

Stop Sale

Intermediate 4

#13Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sauce pan in the basin of the handsink in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon and tongs in the handsink opposite cookline.

#15Intermediate02D-02-4

Intermediate – Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Organic raw honey at the counter. Cheese cake in self service reach in cooler.

#16Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in the reach in cooler, prepared on Friday per operator, not dated. Operator dated 1/26. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at the flip top cooler in the kitchen.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone stored on a slicer on food prep table opposite cookline.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking eggs and bacon with no hair restraint in the kitchen.

#4Basic14-20-4

Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Ripped foil used as shelf lining in dry storage by reach-in freezer.

#5Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket by back exit door.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloths hung on basin of the hand sink in the kitchen.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 3:07 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.