CAFE BOULUD
301 AUSTRALIAN AVE, Palm Beach FL 33480 · 561.655.6060
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 60 points better than where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roasted squash with date of 9/13 on 9/20. See stop sale.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025024543 | Jan 28, 2025 | Apr 24, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed Lowboy; egg whites (46F); sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked vegetables (47F - Cold Holding). Food not prep or portion today Operator stated door left open and iced down food. 2) Observed at room service refrigerator Operator called for service.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm); Operator corrected to Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm);
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Lowboy refrigerator; Dairy (51-53F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then four hours and moved to walkin refrigerator.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no oysters consumer advisory on lunch menu and none on wall. Operator removed for painting and place sign back on wall.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl in almond flour. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed juice in plastic container on floor in walk-in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle, not label.
Sep 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed at Flip top refrigerator tomato sauce dated 8/31 on 9/8. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at Flip top refrigerator tomato sauce dated 8/31 on 9/8. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed a few with out dates. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at hand sink metal container. Operator removed. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at hood with the larger ice machine. Priority: Basic
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at hood in walk-in freezer. Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and squeeze bottle, not label. operator labeled Priority: Basic
Jan 29, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw beef above plastic container of pickles. Operator placed pickles on other shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observe butter no time marked. Operator labled 9-1
Can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator washed and sanitized.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe metal container with utensils in hand wash sink at breakfast line Operator removed.
Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature less then 160)
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at room services hand sink.
Sep 21, 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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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic storage containers stored on floor and not inverted. Operator properly stored plastic containers.
Sep 20, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment is packaging soft cheese using a reduced oxygen packaging method and holding it for more than 48 hours. Observed mascarpone cheese and reduce oxygen packaging. and walking in freezer
Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed 3lb of fish on freezer not frozen before reduce oxygen packaging.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing food contact surfaces. Operator explained to dishwasher hoe to properly sanitize food equipment/utensils.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish above duck sauce in walk-in refrigerator. Operator placed raw fish on lower shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed roasted squash with date of 9/13 on 9/20. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 1)Observed operating using raw beef in reduce oxygen packaging. 2) Observed roasted squash with date of 9/13 on 9/20. See stop sale. 2) observed lobster sauce in freezer in reduce oxygen packaging. 3) Observed 3lb of fish on freezer not frozen before reduce oxygen packaging. 4) observed 3 gals of lobster sauce frozen in reduce oxygen packaging. 5) observed 6 lbs of cooked duck in reduce oxygen packaging.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1)Observed at broken Flip top refrigerator with ice bath that was just on the bottom of the inserts pans; green tomato soup., hard boiled eggs,sliced tomatoes,cooked vegetables (45-54F - Cold Holding). Operator stated less then hour and filled ice bath to fill lines in inserts pans. 2) Observed at Draw refrigerator; pork (45F - Cold Holding) due to broken door handle, Operator moved to working refrigerator 3) observed. ** Draw refrigerator; cooked vegetables (44-45F - Cold Holding). Operator put all food in ice bath.Corrective Action TakenCorrective Action TakenWarning**
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing metal containers used for foods contact services.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed at rear cook line.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed by expo station.
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. OBSERVED reduce oxygen packaging OF RAW MEAT IN WALK-IN REFRIGERATOR.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plastic storage containers stored on floor and not inverted. Operator properly stored plastic containers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at pantry handwashing sink.
Feb 28, 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
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe some without dates.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food stored on floor. Observe multiple case of food on floor in walk-in freezer
Nov 20, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Sep 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observe cook touch raw chicken sausage with gloves on and then remove gloves and change glove to touch clean plates without first washing hands. I spoke to employee and employee washed hand an changed gloves.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observe waiter touching toasted with bare hands to transfer to other plate. Operator place tongs to move toasted bread.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observe in draw refrigerator raw ground beef above raw fish. Operator placed ground beef on lower shelf
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe hand sink at 3 compartment sink used as dump sink.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ There are 3 cfm but none are currently here. CFM SHOWED UP DURING INSPECTION.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observe at hand wash sink next to toaster.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observe by 3 compartment sink hand washing sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observe by 3 compartment sink hand washing sink.
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