CAFE-TICO
600 N CONGRESS AVE, Delray Beach FL 33445 · 561-596-3993
Last inspected May 16, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed drip from pipe on outside of the vehicle and a large area of liquid on the ground by the truck. Per operator they accidentally spilled waste water from the tank onto the ground.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025058660 | Jul 17, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
May 16, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 50F, milk 56F,, turkey 49F, cream cheese 45F, cheese 56F in electronic reach in cooler at truck and milk 50 F, half and half 50F, green leafy 53F in out side cooler box. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator stated after f4 hours food going to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 117F, cheese empanadas 126F in hot box being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 15, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...milk 50F, milk 56F,, turkey 49F, cream cheese 45F, cheese 56F in electronic reach in cooler at truck and milk 50 F, half and half 50F, green leafy 53F in out side cooler box. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held less than 4 hours. Operator stated after f4 hours food going to be discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...hot holding chicken empanadas 117F, cheese empanadas 126F in hot box being held less than 4 hours. Operator time marked.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles...quaternary ammonium 500 ppm. Operator added water to make 400 ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification... Manager could not find during inspection.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...sanitizer spray bottle.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored on the parking lot floor.
Oct 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly. Observed drip from pipe on outside of the vehicle and a large area of liquid on the ground by the truck. Per operator they accidentally spilled waste water from the tank onto the ground.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for smoked salmon listed on the menu board and sold on the truck. Provided consumer advisory electronically.
Mobile food dispensing vehicle license number not permanently affixed on the side of the unit in figures at least 2 inches high and in contrasting colors from the background of the vehicle.
Jul 17, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
May 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled near handwashing sink. Operator labeled.
Mar 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
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.