Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines

Last inspected:

12221 Taft St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026
Overview

Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines is a retail bakery with food service. The facility completed a preoperational consultation visit on August 31, 2026, and identified three violations that must be corrected before permit approval. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness prevention and transmission, including symptoms of communicable diseases and employee reporting responsibilities. The establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomitus or diarrhea events, including specific steps to minimize contamination spread. The handwashing sink adjacent to the sandwich prep station in the processing area was not equipped with soap and paper towels. The facility did not meet preoperational inspection requirements at the time of the consultation visit.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines: 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
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5167097 Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

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 at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. o
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
Person in charge at time of inspection could not show written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event.
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Processing Area: Soap and paper towels not provided at hand sink adjacent to sandwich prep station.

Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines last inspected?
Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 31, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines had?
Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines find?
Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 31, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Cao Bakery and Cafe in Pembroke Pines 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 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 Pf.

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