BRIDGES CAFE
8576 GOLDEN GATE AVE, Delray Beach FL 33446 · 561-404-9255
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked bolognese sauce date marked 3-14. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored containers, dumped ice in handwashing sink. Employee cleaned.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tong spoons stored 79F at kitchen. Employee removed avocado removed.
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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...Chlorine 00ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.... hummus date marked 7/10, ham burger cheese date marked 7/2, shredded cheese 7/11 in reach in cooler. See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation.... hummus date marked 7/10, ham burger cheese date marked 7/2, shredded cheese 7/11 in reach in cooler.
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...American cheese 55F, mozzarella cheese 46F, cut cabbage 48F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen...and salmon 47F, tuna 49F, krab 47F in flip top sushi reach in cooler at sushi station. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding quinoa 99F at sushi station, short ribs 120F, cheese sauce 102F, marinara sauce 102F in hot holding what do you call heart holding tray at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...American cheese 55F, mozzarella cheese 46F, cut cabbage 48F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen...and salmon 47F, tuna 49F, krab 47F in flip top sushi reach in cooler at sushi station. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food....raw chicken, 45F, raw hamburger 44-45F in bottom drawer in reach in cooler below grille at kitchen. Employee covered food with ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding quinoa 99F at sushi station, short ribs 120F, cheese sauce 102F, marinara sauce 102F in hot holding what do you call heart holding tray at kitchen, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored containers, dumped ice in handwashing sink. Employee cleaned.
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.... Mahi mahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed fish from packaged.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tong spoons stored 79F at kitchen. Employee removed avocado removed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...multiple sauce squeezed bottles not labeled at kitchen. Employee corrected labeled.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Operator removed raw mahi from vacuum packaging.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer on top of ceiling.
Jan 7, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bleach.
Dec 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) corrected to 200ppm quaternary
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Sep 6, 2024Inspection 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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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.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked bolognese sauce date marked 3-14. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (52F - Cold Holding) being held above fill line in cook line flip top cooler. Operator states turkey has been in unit for less than 2 hours. Operator discarded
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at slide top ice cream freezer
Sep 15, 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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.