The Mayor's Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
67
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at The Mayor's Cafe stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 13, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Pembroke Pines restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
25
Jan 7, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 6, 2025
Complaint Full
8 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at shelf above main grill - matza ball (127F - Hot Holding); sausage (117F - Hot Holding); hollandaise sauce (102F - Hot Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator placed items back on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at prepping table white fish (69F - Cold Holding); as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee started shredding item. Observed at cart in ice bath next to grill - pooled eggs (51F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (54F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee replaced ice. Observed at flip top cooler in front of grill - potato pancakes (62F - Cold Holding); butter (64F - Cold Holding) as per employee item held out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Employee stored items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steaming unit - pastrami (124F - Reheating); corn beef (113F - Reheating) at 11:55am. As per operator items started reheating at 9:30am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid license during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink.
29-42-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing dishes then proceeded to wipe gloves with paper towel and continue with food manipulation duties. Employee complied.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked eggs and return to manipulation duties without washing hands. Employee complied. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food in the process of reheating for hot holding for more than 2 hours has not reached 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steaming unit - pastrami (124F - Reheating); corn beef (113F - Reheating) at 11:55am. As per operator items started reheating at 9:30am. See stop sale.
03E-04-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed at Nova and Lox Salmon not marked as raw on menu.
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed soda cup stored next to condiment on prepping table next to ice machine.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee manipulation food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of oil stored directly on the floor. Employee stored correctly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean spoons stored upright
24-18-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice tea container not covered at time of inspection. Additionally observed on cart next to grill- pooled eggs, egg whites and raw shell eggs it covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed 2 mops stored in bucket.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping clothes not stored in sanitation solution. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
19
Oct 21, 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 containers with raw butter patties stored over container with pickles in walk in cooler. Operator relocate burger patties. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on potato stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, potato cooked on 10/20/2021 early morning.
02C-02-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk in cooler floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
70
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
82
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed burger patty cold held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, patties placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler from yesterday. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed burger patty cold held at 55 degrees Fahrenheit in flip top cooler. Per operator, patties placed in unit from yesterday. Item did not removed from cooler from yesterday.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef and fish stored over ham in ham in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef and ham stored in same container at walk-in cooler.
08A-08-5
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean plates without changing gloves and wash hands. Educate employee. Employee change gloves and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed several uncovered containers with food items stored in walk-in cooler not covered. Items are not cooling. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-12-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with drinking water stored on floor at front line area. -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooling floor. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-38-4
43
Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw fish stored over cheeses and raw burger meat over cooked ham in walk-in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -Observed chef cracked raw shell eggs and then touch ready to eat food without changing gloves and wash hands. Advice chef to change his gloves and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-27-4
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 chlorine sanitizer at dishwashing machine at 00 ppm. Operator prime machine. Sanitizer reads at 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on can opener blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. A poster has been given to the operator. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on chicken soup stored in walk-in cooler. Per operator, item was cooked on 09/23/2023.
02C-02-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -Observed vacuum packages tuna not removed from packaging before thawing. Educate chef.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to food item.
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed bags with bagels stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed and stored properly -Observed containers with various food items stored on walk-in cooler floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Observed accumulation of brown substances buildup on can opener holster.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed uncovered containers with cooked potatoes stored in walk-in cooler.
08B-12-5
37
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Mayor's Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Mayor's Cafe on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Mayor's Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Mayor's Cafe.
How does The Mayor's Cafe compare to other restaurants in Pembroke Pines?
The Mayor's Cafe most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Pembroke Pines average of 79.
Has The Mayor's Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Mayor's Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Mayor'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 The Mayor's Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Mayor's Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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