RAINFOREST CAFE
12801 W SUNRISE BLVD #315 · SUNRISE · Broward County · FL 33323
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High 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. Observed: – in low boy cooler at pantry area shredded lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); turkey (47F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: – in low boy cooler at pantry area shredded lettuce (46F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F – Cold Holding); ground beef (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F – Cold Holding); turkey (47F – Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. -in low boy cooler at cook line, mozzarella cheese (46F – Cold Holding). – in ice bath at wait area, 3 sour cream (41-49F – Cold Holding)
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strip used to test dishwasher.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
Basic 3
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion pico in ice bath at pantry. PIC discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area. PIC removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line prep table. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:31 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.