HOUSE OF BREAD & COFFEE INC
22829 SR 7, Boca Raton FL 33428 · 561.852.8390
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found on the wall next to the triple sink in the kitchen.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025065579 | Aug 6, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid in kitchen. Manager discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut onions. Chef moved items
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.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield missing on ceiling light by bakery area
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign in bakery area and front counter handwashing sinks
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cook line reach in cooler, raw chicken skewers were stored over ham and cheese empanadas. The items were switched
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. The can opener blade. The can opener was cleaned during the inspection.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In the bakery area hand sink. The paper towels were provided
No soap provided at handwash sink. In the bakery area hand sink. The soap was provided
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, buckets of whipped topping base were stored on the floor. The buckets were moved up
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Box of whole shell eggs stored on floor in kitchen prep area for less than two hours. Operator moved eggs to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced tomato (47F - Cold Holding); shrimp patty (51F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today held in cook line flip top cooler. Operator stated items were moved from walk in cooler less than 3 hours ago. Employee moved items to neighboring cooler to ensure proper cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Items held at front counter including empanadas and meat pies in hot holding unit held for less than 4 hours not time marked. Operator applied appropriate time mark
Spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled at kitchen prep storage. Operator labled.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of oranges stored on floor behind front counter area. Boxes of canned vegetables and fruits on floor by back door. Boxes of raw whole shell eggs stored on floor in prep area. Boxes of raw whole shell eggs stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler storage racks soiled with dust.
Feb 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge right of cook line in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Feb 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw beef (47F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (46F - Cold Holding) held in flip top cooler on cook line for more than 6 hours, overnight. Operator discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw ground beef (47F - Cold Holding); pork sausage (47F - Cold Holding); cooked sliced roast beef (46F - Cold Holding) held in flip top cooler on cook line for more than 6 hours, overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. No time marking on TPHC hot items held less than 4 hours at front counter. Operator applied time marking.
Can opener blade located in pastry prep soiled with food debris/slime like substance.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in bread bakery kitchen blocked by bakery rack and large stand mixer.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Box of eggs stored on floor in right walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge right of cook line in red zone. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over ready to eat icing.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, butter (80F - Cold Holding). The item was stored on top of the flip top cooler for less than 4 hours. The item was placed on TPHC.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, raw eggs are stored on the floor.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On the cook line. The cloth was moved to a sanitizer bucket
Dec 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 30, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Cook cleaned a measuring cup and did not sanitize. Employee rewashed and sanitized
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw sausage were stored over raw onions. The sausage was moved.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach found on the wall next to the triple sink in the kitchen.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. In the front counter, cod cakes, were in the case on TPHC for 4.5 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter display case, chocolate gourmet cake (63F - Cold Holding). The item was being held in the case for less than 4 hours. The item has been added to TPHC.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. In the front counter, cod cakes, were in the case on TPHC for 4.5 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline, not fully cooked bacon (81F - Hot Holding). The bacon was being stored on a shelf above the grill. The bacon was put back onto the grill to reheat to 165°F
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee used 3CS to wash hands. Employee rewashed hands in HWS
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the reach in freezer, scoops in berries with no handle. The cups were removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. On the cookline, Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). The solution was corrected to 200ppm Quaternary.
Nov 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, raw beef stored over unwashed onions. Onions moved. On the cookline, raw chicken stored over cooked empanadas. The chicken was moved to the the bottom.
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. On the cookline counter, butter (73F - Cold Holding). The butter had been sitting out at room temperature for more than 4 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cookline counter, butter (73F - Cold Holding). The butter had been sitting out at room temperature for more than 4 hours. The item was discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the front counter hot display case, Chicken bake (115F - Hot Holding). The item has been in the case less than 2 hours. The bake has been moved to the oven to reheat to 165°F to hot hold.
Food stored on floor. In the walk in cooler, Sugar cane and diced potatoes stored on the floor. Operator moved off of the floor.
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. In the bakery station. Soap was provided by the operator
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.