Cafe Canela
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
82
Score
Cafe Canela appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “observed”, which has been cited two times.
Among Sunrise restaurants, the typical score is 78; Cafe Canela is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
61
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter - milk (58F - Cold Holding) As per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at heated display case - cheese stick (125F - Hot Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Employee stored item in center of display case. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed personal drink store at handwashing sink. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen - container of shredded beef without date mark. As per employee item cooked and prepared appropriately 48 hours prior to inspection. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed at front cooler - tamales for self service without proper product identity, date, name and address of establishment. Priority: Basic
02D-03-4
Basic - Observed: Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing a wrist watch. Employee removed item. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
13-07-4
55
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in victory reach in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed no ambient thermometer in victory reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
95
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw steak stored over yucca in freezer. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Observed employee medication stored next to food items above food preparation table. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 1 badly dented can with tomato paste in dry storage area, operator informed and stop sale issued. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment canning papaya. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Establishment canning papaya. **Warning**
03G-43-1
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean cutting board stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash. **Warning**
24-27-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. -Observed clean in use scoops stored on dirty table. Operator removed, clean and sanitized scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Observed male employee engaging in food preparation with no hair restraint. Operator properly restraint hair by wearing an hair net. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed dulce de lechosa( papaya's) in self serving cooker with no minimal label . **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in victory reach in cooler. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Operator discarded solution and replaced with chlorine sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-03-4
39
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed chicken soup hot held at 122 degrees Fahrenheit in kitchen. Per operator, soup was cooked 1 hours prior to the inspection. Advice operator to reheat soup to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. A poster has been given to the operator.
11-27-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line.
21-38-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed a bag with flour stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
67
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Canela last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Canela on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Canela?
Across the inspection record, “observed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Canela.
How does Cafe Canela compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Cafe Canela most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Cafe Canela's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Canela have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cafe Canela 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 Cafe Canela inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Canela is inspected around three times per year on average.
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