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LIFE CAFE POOLSIDE

11825 LAKE VICTORIA GARDENS AVE, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561-352-2700

Last inspected Aug 13, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats96
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022662
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per person in charge sliced cheese In cooler for unknown amount of time, discussed with person in charge see stop sale of over stocked portion.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm) discussed with person in charge to correct to 200ppm.
High priority/22-43-4
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. In reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per person in charge sliced cheese In cooler for unknown amount of time, discussed with person in charge see stop sale of over stocked portion.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler sliced cheese (47F - Cold Holding) per person in charge sliced cheese In cooler for unknown amount of time, discussed with person in charge see stop sale of over stocked portion.
High priority/03A-02-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Multiple sinks with no hand washing sign, discussed with operator to install signs.
Basic/31B-04-4
Jan 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At cook line squeeze bottles of cooking oil unlabeled, discussed with operator to label bottles.
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bowl used to dispense pico de gallo at reach in cooler; Removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bottles of dressings in cooler at cook line; stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (45F - Cold Holding)in top flip top cooler at cook line; food stored above other food containers; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved on bottom part of the cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- microwave at cook line
Intermediate/22-02-4
Aug 23, 2024Inspection 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 area; advised to provide
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation- halved avocado with sticker in cooler at cook line; advised to wash before cutting
Basic/08B-39-4
May 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked wings in reach in cooler at cook line; stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked chicken nuggets in cooler at cook line Stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No current insurance inspector boiler report or boiler certificate available for boiler. For reporting purposes only.
/48-01-5

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.