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CREMA GOURMET ESPRESSO BAR

305 PLAZA REAL #1305, Boca Raton FL 33432 · (305)803-6138

Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 4 visits since August 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats24
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6023027
Grade history
AUG 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections trending down, 27 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. All Sinks ran and toilets flushed. No active sewage backing up into establishment.
Basic/36-64-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026024612Feb 11, 2026Apr 27, 2026$200

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Feb 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding)at flip top cooler in kitchen per operator held out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Item overstocked. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler to reach 41F. Operator did. milk (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Item left on counter above cooler. Per operator held out of temperature for less than 1 hour. Item not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to move to reach in cooler, operator did.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table, per operator item held out of temperature for 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165F, operator did. Cooked chicken (167F - Reheating)
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce store over cut tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage, operator corrected.
Basic/08B-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jul 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Barista touched garbage bin and began making coffee without washing hands
High priority/12A-16-4
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. yogurt (48F - Cold Holding)in two door reach in under juicer at front counter. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (70F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen. Out Less than four hours. Operator placed on TPHC. Document emailed to operator. yogurt (48F - Cold Holding)in two door reach in under juicer at front counter. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two glass cups in hand sink at front counter Removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
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/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. vent and ceiling tile dusty near dish machine
Basic/36-34-5
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dining room
Basic/36-64-5
Dec 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef observed cracking raw shell eggs with gloves and immediately handled bowl and whisk
High priority/12A-27-4
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched garbage bin with gloves and then touched beats on cutting board
High priority/12A-29-4
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed touching / using cellphone with gloves while cooking eggs. Gloves not changed after using cellphone and hands not washed.
High priority/12A-09-4
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
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/ Arrived on site during inspection
Intermediate/53A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Over chemical rack
Basic/36-36-4
Aug 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in coolers at front service line
Basic/23-03-4
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. All Sinks ran and toilets flushed. No active sewage backing up into establishment.
Basic/36-64-5

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.