LIFE CAFE AND BAR
11701 LAKE VICTORIA DR, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410
Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (40-45F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food overstocked Smaller portions made.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler cooked steak (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit with lid left open for extended period of approximately 1 hour, discussed with employee who closed lid for product to chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Discussed with person in charge who provided paper towels.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Discussed with operator and emailed copy of hand washing sign to install.
Jan 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and without washing hands employee assembled customer sandwich, discussed with operator employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator cold holding, operator removed overstocked portion and moved to walk in cooler to chill. On top of reach in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who chose to move product to time is a public health control and emailed form to operator.
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink by dishwasher Provided
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching protein powder at front counter; removed
Feb 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employees loading dishwasher and going back at the front counter and preparing smoothies and other foods, without washing foods first; observed employee removing the full garbage bag and started to store boxes of foods and started to move food containers inside coolers without washing hands first Manager educated and employees washed hands
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (41-45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41-46F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods overstocked; manager made smaller portions
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. brown rice salad (60-50F - Cooling)at 9:45 to 71 F at 1:12 since 9:00; brown rice (132-118F - Cooling)at 9:45 to 123 F at 10:12 since 9:00;in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; food was covered and stored in big plastic bins; operator uncovered and moved to walk-in freezer
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- microwave at prep station
Handwash sink at front counter in the dinning room used for purposes other than handwashing- cartons of orange juice stored inside Removed
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Rice container no label Operator labeled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to customers' foods at front counter on the storage rack Operator discarded
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and jumper stored on the shelf next to protein powder used for customers' drinks at front counter Operator removed
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation- employee with long beard at cook line Manager unable to provide
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (40-45F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food overstocked Smaller portions made.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation- long beard
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 27, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment using food additives or adding components such as vinegar as a method of food preservation or to make the food not time/temperature control for safety without an approved variance from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator utilizing ph meter to preserve sushi rice - no variance or HACCP plan available during inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chemical spray bottles hanging from bar hand sink - operator removed.
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/ 4 employees present during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. At kitchen prep station - operator removed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing a sandwich with no beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing drinks with vegetables no hair restraint - operator provided.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handles in fresh cut fruit and powders.
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing- dumping ice
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses- knives stored in quaternary solution in between used at prep station; operator discarded solution
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
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.