Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

RAINFOREST CAFE

12801 W SUNRISE BLVD #315 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 19, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3412809
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8577085
DBPR license1617935

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#7High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shrimp (42-47F – Cold Holding), cooked pasta (41-45F – Cold Holding). Per operator, items were placed in unit approximately 1.5 hours prior to inspection. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Items were placed in cooler to allow rapid cooling. Second temperature 38F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in back up ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. – Walk-in cooler. Observed packages of salmon thawed in Reduced Oxygen Packaging. Employee removed salmon from packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – Prep area Observed employee cell phone stored on shelf above prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic10-07-4

Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. – Cook line Observed in use utensil stored in standing water at 83F. Manager placed water to be reheated. Heated to 167F **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic08B-12-5

Basic – Stored food not covered. Walk-in cooler Observed opened pack of sliced cheese not adequately protected. Employee wrapped cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:27 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 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.