Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

206 N Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441
Overview

Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach is operating without a valid food permit. An inspection on December 30, 2025 documented 12 violations, all categorized as Priority Foundation issues (Pf), indicating systemic management deficiencies. The person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne disease prevention, illness reporting, and disease transmission. The facility lacks written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents. The three-compartment sink is directly connected to the plumbing system without an air gap or indirect connection, creating a cross-contamination risk between wastewater and food preparation equipment. This is the only inspection on record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
12Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach: FDACS Inspection History (1)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 12 violations· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Food service area: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink adjacent to 3 compartment sink.
6-301.13 Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink. 6-301.13
Food service area: Paper towel holder installed on wall over 3 compartment sink.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Food service area: Reach in cooler missing thermometer.
4-301.13 Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing. 4-301.13
Food service area: No drain board installed at 3 compartment sink.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom area: Plumbing at mop sink in disrepair.
5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf
Food service area: The 3 compartment sink is directly connected to the plumbing system without an air gap or indirect connection.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.
99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.
This food establishment was found to be operating prior to the initial inspection without a valid food permit. o

Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 30, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach had?
Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach find?
Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 30, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Uptown Nutrition Cafe in Deerfield Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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