Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
33
Score
Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe has been inspected seven times since 2022. Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe was last inspected on Feb 10, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe's latest score of 33 falls below the Sunrise average of 78. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
4
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1 2025 "Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food. to customers with an expired license." Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed box of raw chicken stored over box of raw ribs. Operator stored correctly
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler sliced cheddar cheese (44F - Cold Holding); sliced Swiss cheese (45F - Cold Holding) in over stacked containers per operator held out of less than 3 hours. Not portion or prepared today. Operator removed excess cheese and placed in lower cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine 200+ Ppm operator changed solution. Rechecked 100 Ppm
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed In-use utensil stored in standing water temperature 105F on shelf below microwave on cook line
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line accumulation grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour removed from original container not identified by common name.
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle inside a container of seasoned flour. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired on December 1 2025
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed wallet and cell phone on shelf above flip top cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of raw ribs stored on the walk-in floor. Operator elevated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
33
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at triple sink - sausage (72F - Cold Holding) thawing in standing water. Items not portioned or prepared today. As per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator stored item in walk in cooler. Observed in bucket on floor in front of ice machine - wings (54F - Cold Holding) items not portioned or prepared today, items held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee stored item in reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table in kitchen - shredded pork (112F - Hot Holding) as per operator item held out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Employee re heated item 167F . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink next to ice machine in kitchen. New Dispensing device to be mounted on wall.
31B-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at female restroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged in food manipulation while wearing sweatband on wrist. **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of wings stored on the floor in front of ice machine in kitchen. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed at triple sink - container of sausages (72F) thawing in standing water. Operator stored item in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed in kitchen.
36-10-4
50
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over bang sauce. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee engaged on food preparation with sweat band on wrist.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in kitchen personal bags stored above clean silverware. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of recently fried wings stored directly on the floor next to ice machine in kitchen. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at walk in cooler - raw beef stored over Bang sauce.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prepping table next to fryers - blanched wings (76F - Cold Holding); blanched breaded wings (72F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours, operator placed items in walk in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table - clam chowder (116F - Hot Holding) as per operator item out of temperature for approximately an hour, operator reheated item. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 cutting lemon wedges with bare hands. Lemons intended form immediate serving at bar. Operator discarded at will.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at beverage room - handwashing sink used for dumping, evident by ice and lemon seeds in drain.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed at female restroom.
32-12-5
41
Apr 3, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked ribs not date marked. Per operator food item were prepared more than 48 hours. Operator date marked items. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior ice machine with soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At Kitchen area- observed felling vents soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At- kitchen area, observed personal phone, above utensils, and prepared area. Operator removed employee personal items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back exit door with bottom gap.
35B-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. At bar -Observed Soiled wiping cloth on counter not store on sanitizer solution. Operator place wiping cloths on sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
70
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in walk-in cooler, raw chicken stored on speed rack above raw burgers. Operator relocated chicken to bottom rack. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe.
How does Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe most recently scored 33 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jose's Uncle Al's Sports Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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