BREAK HOUSE
202 NE 21ST AVE, Deerfield Beach FL 33441 · 9544282539
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since February 2024
FEB 24
APR 24
SEP 24
NOV 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live small flying insects observed inside pastry case. Operator discarded all food in the case and removed flies.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024063647 | Sep 5, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | $360 |
| 2--2017054442 | Nov 14, 2017 | Dec 13, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Rice (72F) at cookline shelf under no temperature control. Removed from walk in cooler less than one hour ago per operator. Operator moved rice to walk in cooler to rapid chill to 41F or below. Not prepared or portioned today.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed jammy egg (102F - Hot Holding) in Sous vide warmer in kitchen. Eggs prepared less than one hour ago per operator.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed Waffle batter (68F - Cold Holding), Chimichurri (56F); kale salad (60F), prepared today less than one hour ago and stored on food prep tables under no temperature control and no temperature change after ten minutes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in basin of hand sink at front counter.
Menu does not identify, smoked salmon bagel, tuna poke bowl, and jammy egg, which contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fruit salad prepared on site and held more than 24 hours stored in reach in cooler in kitchen with no date marking. Operator dated 1-21-26.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathrooms downstairs.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal drinks stored on food prep table at front counter, food prep tables in kitchen, and on cleaned utensil storage rack in warewash area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees preparing food while wearing bracelets and watches.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic water bottles and plastic tea bottles stored on floor upstairs in prep room.
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. Observed on Fruit salad, chia pudding, espresso balls, and brownie only labeled with sell by date.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front counter.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee personal water bottle stored in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator removed.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser at coffee counter and bar. Operator removed items from single service.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket at mop sink.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building, upstairs prep area. Operator placed outside. For reporting purposes only.
Nov 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 6, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak no longer in original packaging stored above boxed fries in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator reorganized.
Sep 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak no longer in original packaging stored above boxed fries in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (51F), raw tuna (49F), sliced cheese (49F), shredded cheese (51F), and cooked onion (49F) stored at four drawer reach in cooler beneath grill at cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator foods placed in unit less than two hours. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler to quick chill to 41 or below.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed bucket of water in basin of hand sink opposite cook line in kitchen. 2. Operator dumped and refilled container of utensil water at the hand sink opposite cook line in kitchen.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary used at the triple sink in ware wash area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Four drawer reach in cooler unit beneath grill at cookline in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal jackets and purse stored on shelf above bananas and next to food equipment on storage rack in dry storage. Operator removed.
Ice buildup in two door reach-in freezer opposite cook line around doors. Observed doors sealed shut with ice.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 89F with in use utensils at Bain Marie opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator discarded and replaced water and placed on cooktop to heat to 135F or higher.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded wiping cloth solution and remade, tested at 200ppm quaternary.
Apr 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Four drawer reach in cooler in kitchen.
Apr 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed napkin to blow his nose, discarded napkin then grabbed a menu and cleaned utensils.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensil.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live small flying insects observed inside pastry case. Operator discarded all food in the case and removed flies.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sliced steaks no longer in original packing stored over opened box of chocolate chips in reach in freezer near dry storage. Operator reorganized.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two small flies resting on pastry in display case.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Raw fish (51F), raw chicken (50F), cut tomato (49F), cheese (51F), sauerkraut (52F), and raw beef (51F) in the four drawer reach in cooler under cook line in the kitchen. Food placed in unit less than three hours per operator. Foods not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved food to cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding), Cooked potato (109F - Hot Holding), and cooked onion (114F - Hot Holding) stored at the cookline under no temperature control. Operator reheated foods.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed ice cubes and coffee grinds at front counter handsink. 2. Observed bucket in hand sink at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cookline and dining area.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Four drawer reach in cooler in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and salmon at the reach in cooler thawing in sealed ROP packages. Operator opened packages.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelet and watch.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at the bread counter with no hair restraint.
Standing water in bottom of single door True reach-in-cooler in the kitchen.
Stored food not covered. Container of flour in dry storage stored uncovered.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth observed hung on hand sink splash guard at the front counter. Operator removed.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on front counter by drink ice. Operator removed.
Feb 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then handled cleaned plates without hand washing.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (91F-Hot Hokding) and marinara (112F - Hot Holding), both prepared less than three hours ago per operator, place on shelf above grill in kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator reheated.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at the mop sink in the janitors closet.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Benny, Smoke Salmon platter, Northern eggs Benedict, BLT egg Benedict, all items contain a raw item as a hidden ingredient. Operator identified items on all menus with an asterisk on the menu item and disclosure.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with clean pitchers at the clean utensil rack in warehouse wash area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints used by employees slicing and toasting bread for customers at the bread counter.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket, true refrigerator by bread station in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket, Continental reach in cooler bottom door, near bread counter in kitchen. 3. Bottom panel open in bottom of reach in cooler opposite cookline, water and food debris underneath opening.
Ice buildup on reach-in freezer doors, true reach in freezer opposite cook line in the kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water, reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board by cook line and at front counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
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