Rainforest Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 16 inspections at Rainforest Cafe stretching back to 2022. On Jan 22, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sunrise restaurant scores 78. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 21, 2026
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee picked bell pepper from floor and continued working with ready to eat food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Secondary Pantry ; Lettuce Leaves (40-48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Tomatoes (41-47F - Cold Holding) 2) Server's Station- ; Lettuce Leaves (41-50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (41-48F - Cold Holding) 3) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Observed pans overfilled. Items not prepared or portioned today. Manager moved to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer- ; Cooked Chicken (108-115F - Hot Holding). Per cook food item in unit less than 2 hours. Cook reheated. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1) Employee touched soiled apron and proceeded to grab a clean plate to store customer cooked foods without washing hands. 2) Employee touched face and glasses and proceeded to grab a clean container to store cooked food without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Thermo labels chemical test kit. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches exit hallway by dining area away from kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing dangling bracelets **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put on beard guard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
43
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 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. In the kitchen commercially processed mash potatoes (125F - Hot Holding). Per operator placed in hot holding device from walk in cooler 2 hours prior to reheat and hot hold. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In the kitchen cutting board soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. In the kitchen at cook line counter soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
70
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in dry storage landing on single use items and cans of food and approximately 3 small flying insects in dishwashing/prep area landing on clean dishes, utensils and walls. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-17: Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in dry storage landing on single use items and cans of food and approximately 2 small flying insects in dishwashing/prep area landing on clean dishes, electrical cords, utensils and walls. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
86
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in dry storage area a can of oranges with a large dent. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 5 small flying insects in dry storage landing on single use items and cans of food and approximately 3 small flying insects in dishwashing/prep area landing on clean dishes, utensils and walls. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in expo area a cooler with raw ground beef stored over raw fish. Educated operator and items were stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed an employee wearing gloves pick up trash from the ground and without changing gloves or washing hands prepping food. Educated operator and employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink near coolers no paper towels. Educated operator and paper towels were made available. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwashing area several plastics containers with wet nesting. Educated operator and items were properly air dried. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed in dishwashing area several clean metal containers with old labels still attached to them. Educated operator and labels were removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
45
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in low boy cooler at pantry area shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: - in low boy cooler at pantry area shredded lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (53F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for more than 4 hours. See stop sale. -in low boy cooler at cook line, mozzarella cheese (46F - Cold Holding). - in ice bath at wait area, 3 sour cream (41-49F - Cold Holding)
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Observed no chlorine test strip used to test dishwasher.
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed no handle cup used to portion pico in ice bath at pantry. PIC discarded cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at dishwashing area. PIC removed labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line prep table. Employee removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
45
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed 0ppm. Corrected to 50ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 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 Asian slaw (41-46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Top portions were within temperature while bottom portion were out of temp. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Asian slaw (41-46F - Cold Holding); ground beef (42-48F - Cold Holding). Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. Top portions were within temperature while bottom portion were out of temp. Per operator items were not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. Observed in low boy below cook line;pasta (55F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); patties (47F - Cold Holding); ribs (54F - Cold Holding). Per operator, items have been out of temperature for approximately 1hour. Items placed in walk-in to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Per operator, items were placed on line at 10:30. PIC marked times. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-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. Observed milk opened 9/22 not date marked. PIC date marked milk. **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed lettuce cut 9/22/24 not date marked in low boy cooler at salad station. PIC date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed bean and corn salsa stored unprotected in wall-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in a way that does not allow proper air drying. **Warning**
42-01-4
41
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cut cabbage (57F at -cooling since 10:30, second temperature 53F at 12:53). Bags of lettuce were being cooled in a plastic container
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cup and plate stored next to cases of picks next to salad station. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor between ice machines .
36-22-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed lids stored on floor next to hand wash sink next to passage way leading to office.
25-05-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from pipe on to floor in walk-in cooler.
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed next to salad bar. PIC removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
70
Dec 19, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
64
Sep 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-07: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
95
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
41
Dec 14, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. #1: sliced tomatoes (48°F - Cold Holding) At wait station, sliced tomatoes in an ice bath without a lid causing heat from holding station lamp to hit top of tomatoes. Operator added bag of ice on top for proper cold-holding. #2: diced tomatoes (47°F - Cold Holding) At salad station, tomatoes were double panned in an ice bath with ice on covering bottom of container. Operator removed bottom pan and added a bag of ice on top for proper cold-holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. #1: 10+ small flying insect hovering and landing on bags of trash near back door. Operator killed. #2: 1 small flying insect hovering and landing at mop sink. Operator killed. #3: I small flying insect hovering and landing on dish rack holding clean dishes. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized area. #4: 2 small flying insects hovering near ice machine. Operator killed. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. #1: 1 live roach found on floor in dry storage area. Chef killed and cleaned and sanitized area. #1: 2 live roaches found on floor near prep area. Operator killed and cleaned and sanitized area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety black bean salsa thawed under hot running water. Operator educated employee to only use 70°F or below running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-07-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. #1: Approximately 25 dead roaches observed at prep area next to chemical closet. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. #2: 1 dead roach on prep table near entrance to kitchen. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
58
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rainforest Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rainforest Cafe on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rainforest Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Rainforest Cafe.
How does Rainforest Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Rainforest Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Rainforest Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rainforest Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rainforest Cafe 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 Rainforest Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rainforest Cafe is inspected around five times per year on average.
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