Alpencafe

8943 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Alpencafe stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “single-service articles improperly stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Alpencafe's latest score of 82 sits above the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 15, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed bags with unwashed lemons stored over cheese in Frigidaire cooler.

08B-17-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -Observed a wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer solution between use at prep station. Operator placed cloth in sanitizer solution.

21-12-4

Sep 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with Take-Out containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation**

25-05-4

Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed 2 uncovered bags with cornstarch in storage area.

08B-12-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour removed from the original container not labeled. Operator label container. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Feb 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touch cakes with bare hands. Advice operator to wash hands and use gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

09-01-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw pooled eggs stored over cream cheese in refrigerator. Operator relocate to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food container stored in handwash sink in kitchen area. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employees restroom needs self closing device.

32-04-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on in-use food preparation table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellular phone stored on food preparation table next to food items. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinks stored on dry storage floor.

08B-38-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In prep area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.

25-05-4

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips. **Repeat Violation**

16-37-1

Mar 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine sanitizer testing strips.

16-37-1

Dec 27, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Alpencafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Alpencafe on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Alpencafe?

Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alpencafe.

How does Alpencafe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?

Alpencafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.

Has Alpencafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Alpencafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Alpencafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Alpencafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Alpencafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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