Velvet Lounge & Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Velvet Lounge & Cafe seven times, with records going back to 2023. Velvet Lounge & Cafe was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Sunrise average 78, so Velvet Lounge & Cafe trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
May 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to locate
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink next to walk in cooler. Operator restocked **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle buried in rice inside bulk container.
10-01-5
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Hand wash sink next to walk in cooler water slow to drain
29-20-5
74
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in bulk flour container, handle buried in flour. Operator corrected **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 canisters near meat cooler unsecured. Operator secured with bungee rope. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
90
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By cleaning utensils on shelf by kitchen sink. - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
95
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Produce cooler; Milk (50F); heavy cream (48F); shredded cheese (49F); butter (47F) Cooked pasta (51F) Garlic Spread (50F). Per operator, Foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
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. Produce cooler; Milk (50F); heavy cream (48F); shredded cheese (49F); butter (47F) Cooked pasta (51F). Per operator, Foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In triple compartment sink, spray bottle containing blue chemicals left unlabeled. Bottle properly labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided poster **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Coleslaw left to cool for over 4 hours with the cover left on food item to chill. See Stop Sale.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Ladies bathroom.
32-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks near meat walk in cooler, not adequately secured. Operator secured Co2 tanks **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. By cleaning utensils on shelf by kitchen sink.
35B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Beverage found in 1 door reach in freezer. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off, by grease trap outside kitchen.
29-05-4
Basic - Warewashing conducted in outdoor area. Burners and drawers sitting out to dry after being cleaned outside. Waste water on floor by equipment.
16-25-5
29
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw shrimp removed from its original package stored over French fries in standing reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth quaternary ammonium solution above 500ppm. Operator stated didn't follow directions on how to dilute to make food safety requirements.
41-15-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium solution above 500ppm. Operator called distributor to calibrate quaternary ammonium solution
41-18-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs stored over prepped cheese and bread in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with mold like substance build up on cutting boards on shelf at prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink next to 3 compartment sink.. Operator placed paper at hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles and gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - 1.Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. 2. Observed nozzles of soda guns at bar area with mold like substance. Operator put soda gun nozzles to soak in sanitizing solution. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper light stored directly over hand washing sink with dead flies on top of paper towel dispenser
35B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable is not sealed to the floor and has legs that provide less than a 6-inch clearance between the floor and equipment. Observed aluminum floors breaking apart from floors, no longer attached to ground.
14-66-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket from walk in cooler missing.
14-11-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Velvet Lounge & Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Velvet Lounge & Cafe on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Velvet Lounge & Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Velvet Lounge & Cafe.
How does Velvet Lounge & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Sunrise?
Velvet Lounge & Cafe most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Sunrise average of 78.
Has Velvet Lounge & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Velvet Lounge & Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Velvet Lounge & 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 Velvet Lounge & Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Velvet Lounge & Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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