Summer Wood Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Summer Wood Cafe, the earliest from 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Raw animal foods not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Summer Wood Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
In-Use Utensils Properly Stored
FL-43
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Oct 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee in kitchen changed gloves after handling raw shrimp without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedures with employees for proper handwashing and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In right Dukers reach in cooler at make line, bowl of raw shrimp on shelf above container of commercially cooked potstickers. Employee rearranged items for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. On prep table by cookline, under no temperature control, raw shell eggs (77F - Ambient). Per employee out of cooler approximately 1.5 hours. Eggs returned to fliptop cooler to schiller. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee closed beverage container in Dukers reach in cooler in kitchen.
12B-13-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in kitchen not wearing hair restraints.
13-03-4
58
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp, inside 3 door reach in freezer. Operator rearranged. Not all food in original packaging **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen counter next to stove; butter (61F - Cold Holding). Per operator outside of unit less than 4hrs, not portioned or prepared today. Operator placed inside reach in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish washing area completely blocked and covered by cutting board and cart. Operator cleared hand wash sink area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink behind front counter. Operator placed soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
61
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink next to 3 Compartment sink used to store sanitizer bucket Operatorremoved bucket
31A-11-4
90
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dish machine reading 0 ppm chlorine after priming and multiple attempts. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa 3 door reach in freezer, tray of non commercially wrapped raw salmon and container or portioned raw chicken above bags of fries and artificial crab. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa 3 door freezer, container of portioned raw chicken above tray of non commercially wrapped raw salmon. **Warning**
08A-17-6
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. Sushi rice at front counter missing time mark. Employee added time stamp from 9:00am to 1:00pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose splitter with attached hose at mop sink missing vacuum breaker. **Warning**
29-34-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl in container of tempura flakes. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of fryer oil on floor in hallway. **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Mar 6, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Summer Wood Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Summer Wood Cafe on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Summer Wood Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal foods not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Summer Wood Cafe.
How does Summer Wood Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Summer Wood Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Summer Wood Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Summer Wood Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Summer Wood 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 Summer Wood Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Summer Wood Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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