Macy's Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
70
Score
Across the available record, Macy's Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “single-service articles improperly stored”, which has been cited four times.
Macy's Cafe's latest score of 70 falls below the Pembroke Pines average of 79. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
70
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
82
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed no time mark on butter held using time as a public health control. As per operator, butter placed on counter 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked butter. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area. Operator replenished. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed various food items stored on walk in freezer floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at front line.
21-38-4
64
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -Observed granola removed from the original container not labeled. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters stored on dry storage shelf not protected. Operator removed and placed in clean covered container. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
78
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: At the time of callback inspection, no proof of employees training available. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: At the time of callback inspection, no manager certification available. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-05: At the time of callback inspection, case with takeout containers lids found on floor. **Admin Complaint**
25-05-4
78
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink block with garbage container. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in dry storage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with drinks stored on floor next to walk in cooler. -Observed case with chips stored on dry storage floor. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of food debris buildup on refrigerator drawers gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases with takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
58
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Observed handwash sink block with garbage boxes.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dishwashing area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed soups thawing in standing water at prep sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed case with container lids stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw unwashed fruits stored over chicken salad in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 co2 tanks in dry storage area not secured.
51-11-4
61
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
52
Jul 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter; butter (70F - Cold Holding).observed container of butter left on top of counter to ambient temperature, per manager food held less than 3 hours. Manager placed butter on cooling unit for a quick chill **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. -Front counter hot display- lower shelf-chicken empanadas (114F - Hot Holding); tequenos (110F - Hot Holding), observed lower shelf of hot box not keeping hot holding require, temperatures, Employee placed the food items on top shelf, temperature 150+ **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of liquid sugar, storage area, next to storage rack, employee moved to a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Macy's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Macy's Cafe on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Macy's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “single-service articles improperly stored” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Macy's Cafe.
How does Macy's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
Macy's Cafe most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has Macy's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Macy's Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Macy's 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 Macy's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Macy's Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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