ALAINA'S CAFE & BAKE SHOPPE
4375 & 4377 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33418 · 561.318.6945
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,610
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026022919 | Feb 5, 2026 | Jul 22, 2026 | $350 |
| 2--2025080044 | Sep 24, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | $700 |
| 2--2024027887 | Apr 18, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2022038909 | Jul 14, 2022 | Aug 29, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At ice machine, ice buckets not inverted. Operator stored correctly.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen, Opened employee beverages stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At baker prep area, bug zapper stored over prep table. Operator removed.
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 5, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cooked portobellos (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta (46F - Cold Holding); fruit cups with melon (47F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler, cooked portobellos (46F - Cold Holding); ricotta (46F - Cold Holding); fruit cups with melon (47F - Cold Holding); not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. See stop sale. At flip top cooler, salmon (45F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 2 hours. Advised operator of cold holding parameters. Operator moved item to different cooler to quick chill.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. At walk in cooler, Operator had vacuum sealed cooked steak and stated item held in cooler less than 48 hours. Advised operator of proper procedure for vacuum sealed foods. Operator removed product from vacuum sealed bag.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. At kitchen, ice buckets not inverted. Operator corrected.
Stored food not covered. At walk in cooler, container of French onion soup and tortilla soup held overnight 24 hours stored uncovered. Advised operator of proper storage of foods held over 24 hours.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over cooked rice and raw ahi tuna. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator stored correctly.
Sep 24, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line on speed rack- Cooked fries 78F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu shakshuka served with Raw / undercooked poached eggs- operator properly identified all menu items
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Temperature 0F)
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler raw beef stored over soup- operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At front counter cooler- milk 45-46F.- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 20 minutes- operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On menu no indication that salmon carpaccio is served raw under cooked- operator properly identified on menu.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. At walk in cooler - cooked Italian sausage made 10/09/24 not date marked- operator date marked.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between prep tables at cook line - operator removed.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At prep area in use bananas - not washed before prep- operator removed and washed properly.
Apr 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee picked up dry erase marker from floor changed gloves and proceeded to handle potatoes without washing hands- educated operator - employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler by cookline area- raw beef stored over sauces/ dressings - operator removed to lower shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep/ bake area flip top cooker- sticky rice 50-54F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep/ bake area flip top cooker- sticky rice 50-54F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature overnight- see stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishmachine area handwash sink blocked by dishmachine racks- operator removed.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna Bowl on menu with no indication that the product is raw or undercooked.Operator added an indication on all the menus for Ahi Tuna bowl
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of bleach not labeled- operator labeled.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cookline reach in cooler- in use avocados with stickers attached - educated operator - operator removed.
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At Prep counter; raw fish stored over dressing- operator removed.Corrected On-SiteWarning**
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Expo line; cooked chicken 50°F-cold holding, queso cheese 50°F-cold holding, pickled onions 50°F-cold holding not prepared or portioned today- Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill..
Food stored on floor. Containers of oil on floor by back door- operator moved off floor.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At cook line and pantry station, avocados and apples stickers were still attached.
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