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DOLCE CAFE

517 N OLIVE AVE, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 561.557.9611

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats14
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022036
Grade history
NOV 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink no soap. Operator placed soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at bathroom
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at chest freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed plastic container stored front counter hand sink. Operator placed soap at sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed plastic container at bathroom.
Basic/32-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Togo cups on floor at front counter hand sink.
Basic/25-05-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed handle touching multiple squeeze bottles not labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Currently no manager more than 30 days. Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning bottles in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 24, 2025 · Time Extended
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cleaning bottles in hand sink at front counter. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bathroom.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter grab.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in squeeze bottle not labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Apr 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in bottle, not label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning/Return visit Apr 18, 2025 · Time Extended
Feb 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil in bottle, not label.
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Nov 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Mar 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at sink.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. probe thermometer provided has dead battery.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Repeat Violation
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observe for new employee. I emailed operator form.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Repeat Violation
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. Observe at grab and go carrot cake.
Basic/02D-03-4

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.