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CAPPUCCINO EXPRESS

1309 N FLAGLER DR, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.616.9369

Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceNOS6022922
Grade history
FEB 25
JUN 25
AUG 25
APR 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced cheese overnight (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) all overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed ice scoop and towel in hand sink. Operator removed,
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed establishment without chlorine sanitizer. Operator got chlorine sanitizer.
Intermediate/22-38-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purse on coffee station. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Apr 6, 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup in ice machine. Operator removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees hand bags above coffee machines. Operator removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wet towel in sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. No 2025 license available for review.
Basic/50-09-4
Employee food in preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee food on top shelf of reach in cooler above several shelves of customer food. Operator relocated to segregated area.
Basic/12B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken gasket on tall reach in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
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 at Grab and Go cooler, yogurt parfait and pudding missing address.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in front counter cold holding unit. Operator provided.
Basic/05-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed Splitter added at mop sink.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee Using hand wash sink to rinse cappuccino wand. Educated operator on proper use of hand wash sinks.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
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. Yogurt parfait and pudding missing address and description/name of product. Educated operator on minimum labeling requirements.
Basic/02D-03-4
Mar 20, 2025Call 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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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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 20, 2025 · Operator has no proof of employee training Admin Complaint
Feb 18, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observe soap above onions. Operate place soap on floor.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Aug 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 19, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced cheese overnight (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) all overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 2)Observed Flip top refrigerator; sliced cheese overnight (54F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (54F - Cold Holding); pasta salad (54F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (54F - Cold Holding) all overnight. see stop sale 2)observed cut melon,,turkey,egg salad, chicken salad, ham, (45F - Cold Holding). Operator cleared air path for refrigerator to
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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 with pudding.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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