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MARINA CAFE

100 NE 6 ST UNIT #108, Boynton Beach FL 33435

Last inspected Aug 21, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats27
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021913
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 23 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon grease 71F left out at room temperature on shelf next to grill, for unknown amount of time. Not cooked today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Sausage stored and in direct contact with paper towel at flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towel.
High priority/14-86-1
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bucket of water in hand wash sink by front counter area.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made 8/19 no date mark.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At flip top cooler.
Basic/14-09-4
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reach in cooler by cappuccino machine: milk (46F - Cold Holding); Everest beverage cooler: half and half (48-51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved products to another operable cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made 2/1 no date marked at tall stainless reach in cooler. Advised operator to date mark product.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Pots and pans at dish drying rack.
Basic/24-05-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At low boy reach in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Nov 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. Bacon grease 71F left out at room temperature on shelf next to grill, for unknown amount of time.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Bacon grease 71F left out at room temperature on shelf next to grill, for unknown amount of time. Not cooked today. See stop sale
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 3 Amigos Lox and Bronx Bagel not identified.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned during the inspection.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Home fries 9:05 cooked 8:30 (95F - Cooling); home fries 9:30 (93F - Cooling) left out in a deep container at room temperature in kitchen. At this inadequate rate, the home fries will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator placed home fries in refrigerator.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify lox bagel containing raw or undercooked fish covered by the consumer advisory. Operator identified lox and consumer advisory with an asterisk.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on Chili, tomato bisque, meat balls and chicken noodle soup, prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. In reach in freezer next to front door.
Basic/02D-03-4
Jul 30, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sliced provolone cheese prepared tow days prior to- operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic forks, spoons not inverted with the handles facing upward.
Basic/25-02-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); operator switched to quaternary Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm)
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 14, 2024Inspection 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 ▾
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cut turkey and roast beef from 2 day prior no date mark - operator date marked.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink.
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked eggs then touched salt shaker - operator instructed employee to remove gloves, wash hands. Employee washed hands and put on new gloves.
High priority/12A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. SCOTT MCKAY, 05/14/2018
Intermediate/53A-03-7
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front counter.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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

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.