CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE

Name: CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE
Address: 4059 THOMAS ST UNIT A01, OXFORD, FL, 34484, US
Rating: 82.9

4059 THOMAS ST UNIT A01, OXFORD, FL 34484

License #7000701

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

82.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

May 19, 2026 · 4 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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CANDELARIA EATERY & CAFE in OXFORD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has been inspected 6 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 9 critical, 4 major, 11 minor.

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January 3, 2024

The latest inspection on May 19, 2026 shows 4 observation rows: 1 critical, 0 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : 2 co2 tanks in the kitchen, not secured.
[08B-49-4] Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed : Trident gum package on the hard boiled eggs flat, with eggs. The gum was removed.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : packaged beef thawing at room temperature on the counter, 27°. The beef was placed back in the bottom of the reach-in cooler.
[12A-27-4] Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed : cook line staff crack raw shell egg and continue handling a spatula. After discussion she removed gloves and washed hands.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Grey cup with employee drink on prep table near ice machine.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags on shelf over clean towels in back hallway.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Flat of shell eggs on top of bin of discarded oil under handwashing sink in kitchen.
[10-01-5] In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle inside ice in ice machine bin.
[24-18-4] Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Silverware next to hand washing sink in kitchen.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. One towel on cutting board.
[12A-10-4] Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee adjusted glasses multiple times and continued to work without changing gloves or washing hands.
[12A-28-4] Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Male employee touched clothes then continued to work with food and touched cutting board without washing hands and changing gloves.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flat of shell eggs 68F on top of bin of discarded oil left out for 4.5 hours. Cheese breads 68-70F in case at front counter. Employee stated breads are not there more than 2 hours. Discussed Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) and provided documents via email
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black substance on top of ice tray on back wall inside ice machine.
[02B-02-5] Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment offers eggs undercooked, consumer advisory is posted near register. Togo menus do not have the consumer advisory.