CORAL LAKES CAFE
12751 EL CLAIR RANCH RD, Boynton Beach FL 33437 · 561-961-9615
Last inspected Mar 16, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (120F-153F - Cooking) for later service and to be reheated for immediate service. Operator returned to grill and cooked to 165F+
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiped his nose with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean pan without changing gloves or washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating a bagel at the cook line.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint engaging I'm food preparation. Discussed with operator. Employee put on hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer around door.
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink in kitchen near cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelving with rust in walk in cooler.
Oct 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler across from grill; cheese (57F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw beef over cooked chicken. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at grill cooked potatoes (111-144F - Hot Holding); sausages (76F - Hot Holding). Food held in unlit less than 4 hours. Operator reheated food to 165F or higher.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 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)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (58F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across grill. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at handwashing sink soap unable to to dispense.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer multiple items stored on floor.
Aug 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Ware washing machine at 200+ppm chlorine. Operator adjusted flow and retested at 100ppm
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line stained/soiled has cut marks and no longer cleanable. Operator discarded. Soda nozzles at drink station soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator repaired
Food stored on floor. Multiple items stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed on cook line. Operator removed
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken (120F-153F - Cooking) for later service and to be reheated for immediate service. Operator returned to grill and cooked to 165F+
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee eating with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean utensils without changing gloves and washing hands, discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to change gloves and wash hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized
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/ CFM arrived at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand wash sink. Operator refilled
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating in food preparation area. Discussed with operator
Sep 19, 2023Inspection 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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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.