Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta

Last inspected:

357 Cypress Dr Ste 14, Tequesta, FL 33469
Overview

Cypress Cafe in Tequesta has accumulated 150 violations across 33 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.5 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity. Recent enforcement shows escalating compliance issues, with administrative complaints recommended in October 2024 and January 2025 for recurring violations in hand washing, employee health reporting, and food contact surface sanitation. The restaurant has faced 3 disciplinary actions totaling $900 in fines.

Most recent closure: April 12, 2017 for rodent activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

33Inspections
150Violations
1Closures
$900in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages

This Facility 4.5 violations / inspection 4.5 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg 3.77 violations / inspection 3.77 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Palm Beach County Avg 0.24 closures / facility 0.24 county average

Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta
DateReasonReopened
Rodent activity 09:16:00

Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)

Total fines on record: $900.00

Disciplinary action history for Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2025063521 $200.00 Jul 30, 2025 Miami (Doral)
2--2018000585 $300.00 Dec 18, 2017 Miami (Doral)
2--2017019632 $400.00 Apr 13, 2017 Miami (Doral)

Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta: Full Inspection History — DBPR (33)

— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 8 inspections40 violations · 26 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta last inspected?
Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 19, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta last shut down?
Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta was last shut down on April 12, 2017 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta?
The most frequently cited violations at Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta had?
Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta has had 33 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta find?
Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta was most recently inspected on March 19, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta ever been shut down?
Yes, Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
Has Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $900.00 in fines.
How much has Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta been fined?
Cypress Cafe INC in Tequesta has been fined a total of $900.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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