Opa-locka, Miami-Dade County

SYLVIA CAFÉ CATERING SERVICE

14124 NW 27 AVE UNIT A, Opa-locka, FL 33054

FoodNon-Seating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
Opa-locka
County
Miami-Dade
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 24450373

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired since 10/1/2025 Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 24450372

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink.

14-69-4

Detail 24450374

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in cooler.

22-08-4

Detail 24450369

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 24450370

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

22-16-4

Detail 24450371

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Food debris inside reach in cooler.

Nov 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 24194020

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over shredded cheeks at front counter reach-in cooler.

22-02-4

Detail 24194019

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.

16-37-1

Detail 24194016

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed quad sanitizer in used but not test strips on hand.

36-37-5

Detail 24194013

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

14-09-4

Detail 24194021

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed some auxiliary cutting boards with marks not longer cleanable.

14-69-4

Detail 24194017

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest reach in freezer unit at storage area.

10-08-5

Detail 24194015

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

31B-04-4

Detail 24194014

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at unit at front serving counter.

14-33-4

Detail 24194018

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 5

10-05-5

Detail 23443177

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager changed the water and put it on the steaming table.

22-02-4

Detail 23443176

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.

02C-02-5

Detail 23443179

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked beans held for ,ore than 24/hrs without date marked.

23-03-4

Detail 23443178

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gasket soiled.

21-12-4

Detail 23443180

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on top of the preparation table.

Jul 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

31B-02-4

Detail 22951517

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing no sign at front counter.

14-01-5

Detail 22951512

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Metal container inside flour handle.

36-22-4

Detail 22951516

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.under the A/C unit.

08B-47-4

Detail 22951518

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Plastic gallons with oil on the floor at dry storage.

14-69-4

Detail 22951514

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezing with ice buildup,.

22-08-4

Detail 22951513

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven food debris. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22951515

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler soiled.

Apr 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 22773346

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water 109°F. Manager changed water and put the container in the steam table. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22773352

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Fryer soiled and can opener soiled.

31A-09-4

Detail 22773348

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in it. Manager removed it. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22773353

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked: chicken, pork held for more than 24/hrs without date marked inside reach in cooler. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 22773349

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

36-01-4

Detail 22773351

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 22773350

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 22773347

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink at front counter.

Dec 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-01-4

Detail 22484690

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: On 10/31/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-05: On 12/5/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: On 10/31/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning Time Extended

Oct 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

31A-04-4

Detail 22410709

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. New counter, coffee maker toaster and microwave were installed in the right side of the lobby, a new hand washing sink needs to be added in that area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: On 10/31/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. New counter, coffee maker toaster and microwave were installed in the right side of the lobby, a new hand washing sink needs to be added in that area. Warning manager is working on it. Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22410708

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new counter, coffee maker, toaster , reach in freezer and microwave were added to the establishment.(lobby area) Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: On 10/31/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new counter, coffee maker, toaster , reach in freezer and microwave were added to the establishment.(lobby area) Warning Time Extended

36-01-4

Detail 22410707

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-31: On 10/31/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning Time Extended

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22246136

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22246137

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. New counter, coffee maker toaster and microwave were installed in the right side of the lobby, a new hand washing sink needs to be added in that area. Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22246138

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed new counter, coffee maker, toaster , reach in freezer and microwave were added to the establishment.(lobby area) Warning

36-01-4

Detail 22246134

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22246135

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven soiled Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22246133

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Greasy wall in kitchen area Warning

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 21909736

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection 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. Poster was provided to operator Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 21909735

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Can opener soiled Repeat Violation Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 21909734

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21909738

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 21909733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler Time Extended

22-08-4

Detail 21909737

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-04: On 4/4/2023 at the time of the callback inspection Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation Time Extended

Feb 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 21753003

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

11-27-4

Detail 21753010

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. Poster was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 21753009

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 21753005

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

11-26-1

Detail 21753004

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21753008

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

36-01-4

Detail 21753006

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under cooking equipments.

14-69-4

Detail 21753002

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler

22-08-4

Detail 21753007

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Food debris inside oven Repeat Violation

Jul 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 8

29-34-4

Detail 21179924

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker by mop sink Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21179920

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

31B-02-4

Detail 21179926

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand washing sink in kitchen area

27-16-4

Detail 21179919

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand washing sink in kitchen area p.

36-01-4

Detail 21179922

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Grease under cooking equipments

14-69-4

Detail 21179925

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezer

22-08-4

Detail 21179923

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed food debris inside oven

22-16-4

Detail 21179921

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler

Feb 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

31B-02-4

Detail 20869756

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen area and front counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 20869759

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mac and cheese held for more than 24/hrs inside reach in cooler without date marked Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 20869752

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 20869758

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20869753

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket in disrepair

36-73-4

Detail 20869755

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease under cooking equipments Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 20869757

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in freezers in kitchen area

22-16-4

Detail 20869754

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris inside reach in cooler in kitchen area

Sep 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

10-05-5

Detail 20515022

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils in unclean water at room temperature.advised manager and he changed the water and placed it in the stem table. Corrective Action Taken

29-42-4

Detail 20515028

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20515024

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on can opener. Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 20515029

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By preparation table.Advised manager, he corrected it Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20515026

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 20515027

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn/disrepair.

36-01-4

Detail 20515023

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease under cooking equipments

14-69-4

Detail 20515025

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.