LONG STORY SHORT CAFE
132 NE SECOND ST, Boca Raton FL 33432 · (601) 278-0440
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 5, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 4, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority6 Intermediate2 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. Employee handled tablet at cash register before engaging in preparing coffee for customer, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Operator washed hands.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins, heavy cream, and milk. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved eggs.
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. turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed a copy of the "Big 6".
Cutting board on flip top cooler, soiled with mold-like substance. Advised operator to clean and sanitize cutting board.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed a copy for operator.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Glass chest freezer.
Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer, Cambro of blueberries not covered. Advised operator of proper storage.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion with food items on shelf
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/NGOC ANH CHAU 2/22/2019
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Current employee on site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Stored food not covered. Freezer chest
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Powdered sugar
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer not functioning properly
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened two days ago
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef at room temperature
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); dispenser empty. Refilled. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door reach in front counter
Stored food not covered. Bananas and bread one door freezer
Oct 2, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front counter reach in cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored over the vegan mayonnaise. The eggs were moved to the lowest shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the cookline flip top cooler, butter (70F - Cold Holding). The butter was stored at room temperature for less than 4 hours. The butter was placed on TPHC. Form emailed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.