TRES PALMA CUBAN CAFE HOLLYWOOD

Name: TRES PALMA CUBAN CAFE HOLLYWOOD
Address: 2308 N DIXIE HWY, HOLLYWOOD, FL, 33020, US
Rating: 46.6

2308 N DIXIE HWY, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020

License #1619365

🌴 Cuban/Caribbean ℹ️

46.6 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

October 30, 2026 · 7 findings · 2 critical

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TRES PALMA CUBAN CAFE HOLLYWOOD in HOLLYWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 46.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 48 total violations — 17 critical, 6 major, 25 minor.

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The latest inspection on October 30, 2026 shows 7 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In Atosa reach in freezer in kitchen, raw sausage, salmon, and chicken above corn, portioned yuca and portioned cooked shrimp. Employee began to rearrange items. Proper separation bulletin provided.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Steamer wand on espresso machine has dried milk residue. Employee cleaned during inspection.
[36-01-4] Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. 1) Grease buildup on floor at left end of cookline by fryer. 2) Loose debris from peeled onions on floor around back back prep table and close back door.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall beside fryer soiled.
[24-27-4] Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Dishwasher skipped places drying rack with cleaned dishes immediately beside hand sink at back of kitchen.
[22-45-4] Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishwasher skipped placing cleaned items into sanitizer sink to properly sanitize. Sink was set up correctly. Reviewed procedures with employee and all items then sanitized.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front counter hand sink blocked with small pans. Employee removed pans to kitchen.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom door not tight fitting.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. 1) 3 dead roaches in kitchen handwashing sink 2) 1 dead roach in storage area next to chest freezer away from the kitchen.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Glass Cold Beverage- ; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and proceeded to reached out for a clean plate to serve a guest without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly.
[12A-07-5] Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1) Employee exit kitchen through back door and failed to washed hands after re entering. Employee put on gloves and reached out for an aluminum foil to wrap a customers sandwich without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly.
[12A-12-4] Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale.
[35A-05-4] Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 Live roach on kitchen floor front of flat top. 2) 1 live roach under triple sink in kitchen.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Food contaminated by employees/consumers. See stop sale. Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee switched from raw chicken to raw beef and proceeded to grab cooked fries to fixed a guest meal without first removing gloves or washing hands. Reviewed proper hands washing procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands correctly. See stop sale
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Glass Cold Beverage- ; Cooked Beans (50F - Cooling) Per Manager food item in unit overnight. Item not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed bathroom door not tight-fitting.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on oven door handle. Operator removed.
[02D-03-4] Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed flan prepared and packaged onsite for self service lacking date and address. Operator labeled.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean/sanitized containers throughout. Operator removed old labels.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wipe cloths not stored in sanitizer solution throughout. Operator placed wipe cloths in sanitizer solution.
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of sugar and salt not in original packaging not labeled at kitchen area. Operator wrote names.
[41-07-4] Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed medication above produce in glass door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed.
[08A-02-6] Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef next to French fries, not packaged in reach-in freezer, at back kitchen area. Operator moved meats to another freezer.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk @52F cold holding at room temperature. As per operator out of cooler for approximately 45 min. Operator placed back in cooler to chill. Rechecked at 11:30; 43F cold holding.
[29-42-4] Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Operator placed breaker on mop sink faucet.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in handwashing sink at back kitchen area. Operator removed.