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8 O'clock Cafe

1200 S Pine Island Rd Ste 148, Plantation, FL 33324
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Nov 6, 2025
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited 8 O'clock Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 6, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food manager certification expired” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

By comparison, the average Plantation facility scores 78, putting 8 O'clock Cafe on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed cracked raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat marinara sauce in the flip top cooler. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink with coffee scoops stored in it. Operator removed coffee scoops. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test for chlorine at time of inspection.
16-37-1
70
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed meat balls (124-137F - Hot Holding); empanadas (108-135F - Hot Holding). Per operator items have been out of temperature for approximately 30mins. PIC placed items to be reheated.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed: - cream cheese opened 9/27 not date marked. - Turkey opened 9/25 not date marked.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Silvana M. 5/9/2017. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth used on cutting board next to oven. PIC removed and stored appropriately.
21-10-4
61
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed salad (57F - Cold Holding); yogurt parfait (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter sitting in pan with melted ice. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Operator added more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven has accumulation of grease and food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
42-01-4
70
Apr 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200 Ppm Operator changed solution chlorine 100 Ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Empanadas 121F per operator less than 4 hours. Operator placed in oven to reheat 165F . Recheck 167F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under three compartment sink. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
58
Dec 8, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk had temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit and manager removed and put in new cooler **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven has accumulation of grass and food debris
22-08-4
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was 8 O'clock Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 8 O'clock Cafe on file is from Nov 6, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 8 O'clock Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 8 O'clock Cafe.

How does 8 O'clock Cafe compare to other restaurants in Plantation?

8 O'clock Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.

Has 8 O'clock Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 8 O'clock Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at 8 O'clock Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is 8 O'clock Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 8 O'clock Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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