BOCA CAFE & CATERING SERVICES
777 YAMATO RD 112, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food without first washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line handwashing sink. Operator provided.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1. Employee at front line, employed for 30 days no signed reporting agreement. Provided operator handout employee signed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Triple sink; Raw chicken thawing under no refrigeration or running water, operator turned on running water.
Sep 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Employee moved cell phone cleaned and sanitized area.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Feb 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shelled egg cook it with gloves on, place croissant in oven, then remove it from oven, place cooked egg, cheese, and cooked bacon on croissant and wrap it for customer.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Milagritos hired 3 months ago a per operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spay bottle of cleaner not properly labeled. As per operator cleaner unknown, operator discarded items.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee with sticker on avocados cutting to place on prepped salad.
Dec 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dry storage room- observed containers on utensil storage shelf being stored not inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen dry food storage shelf- observed employee personal bag being stored on shelf above onions.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cold holding unit- observed handle of spoon touching tuna salad.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Open air cooler in front of counter, packages not labeled with name, address, food name and time made
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.