Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass
Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026
70
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 26, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average sits at 78, which Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass' 70 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in freezer, raw chicken stored with ready to eat ham. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 in reach in cooler ham opened 12/06 not date marked. PIC date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed next to grill.
42-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed next to flip top cooler.
22-08-4
70
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, item was not prepared or portioned today. Item has been out of temperature for more than 24 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed pico (58F at 10:10- Cooling since 8:00); corn and bean (63F @ 10:10- Cooling since 8:00). Items were being cooled in covered shallow pans. PIC placed items in freezer to rapid cool. Second temperature pico (46F at 10:37), corn and bean (46-50F at 10:37) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener with an accumulation of old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. - low boy cooler next to cook line. Observed chicken prepared 9/6/24 not date marked. **Warning**
02C-02-5
55
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink holding plastic container. POC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at front counter.
31B-06-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Employee stored mop to allow air drying. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hat stored next to bag of chips. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Dec 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prep area Observed white cheese (44-46F - Cold Holding). Per operator item were taken taken from cooler prior to inspection to facilitate food preparation. Manager placed items in reach in cooler to allow rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Reach in cooler #2. Observed sour cream opened 2 days prior to inspection not date marked. Manager date marked item. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
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 food manager certificate expired since 2/27/23 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee hired over 60 days with now proof of training. Carlos E. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - Kitchen Observed no soap at hand wash station. Manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of food debris. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet, soiled wiping cloth stored over coffee machine handle. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
47
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. At tall reach in cooler - gallon of milk opened in 06/28/ 23 not date marked- operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
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/
53A-03-7
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee open gallon of drinking water stored over prepared foods for restaurant in tall reach in cooler- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At flip top cooler- avocado in use with stickers still attached- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
74
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over RTE croissants in large double door reach-in cooler next to prep table. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass?
Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass.
How does Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass 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 Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Getsemani Cafe Sawgrass is inspected around three times per year on average.
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