CAFE VIA FLORA
240 WORTH AVE STE 118, Palm Beach FL 33480
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 34 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe meat sauce overnight (56F - Cooling). See stop sale
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with oil and different sauces not labeled.
Mar 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 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. Observed dishwasher Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator set up 3 compartment sink.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cook line tomato sauce, (54F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (54F - Cold Holding) at room temperature. Operator stated less then hour a place in ice bath.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed expo hand sink used as dump sink. Operator removed food debris.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed glasses not inverted on preset place settings at outside tables without overhead protection.
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 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. See spot sale
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at rear door hole above the door and left side of door.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed multiple squeeze bottles with oil and different sauces not labeled.
Oct 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of oil on floor near walk-in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Oct 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef above raw clams. Operated moved the raw beef.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe a bowl in flour. Operator removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed multiple plastic containers of oil on floor near walk-in refrigerator.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Mar 10, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container with flour on the floor and kitchen..
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exhaust hood soiled, grease
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and other sauces in squeeze bottles not labeled.
Sep 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at mozzarella (55F - Cold Holding); cream (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); chicken sauce (53F - Cold Holding); chicken (51F - Cold Holding) overnight. See stop sale
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe meat sauce overnight (56F - Cooling). See stop sale
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw meat and fish above cooked shrimp. Operator placed cooked shrimp on upper shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe meat sauce overnight (56F - Cooling). See stop sale
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe meat sauce overnight (56F - Cooling). See stop sale due to being in deep plastic container and covered.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe cook with out hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observe bread crumbs in plastic container on floor in kitchen.
Sep 14, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; chicken sauce,cooked pasta,butter,shrimp overnight (48-61F - Cold Holding) See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Flip top refrigerator; chicken sauce,cooked pasta,butter,shrimp overnight (48-61F - Cold Holding) See stop sale
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe large metal container in salad station hand sink. Operator removed.
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.