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MIXER CAFE

312 N FEDERAL HWY, Boynton Beach FL 33435 · 5613038085

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats12
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022884
Grade history
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 30 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back kitchen - tub of butter (81F) sitting out at room temperature under 4 hours- operator moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food stored on floor. Vinegar, cooking oil and hot sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jul 17, 2026 · To go Cutlery stored on floor. Time Extended
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with quaternary sanitizer 200-400ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Pooled raw shell eggs stored in top portion of make table over cheese in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Raw bacon over acai, both products not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored all products properly.
High priority/08A-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To go bag hanging around neck of faucet at hand wash sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Vinegar, cooking oil and hot sauce stored on floor in back kitchen area.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 8, 2026 · Manager retaking test tomorrow. Time Extended
Dec 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Operator set up triple sink to sanitize.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw smoked salmon stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat ham in kitchen. Operator removed salmon.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach pie (128F - Hot Holding) baked 2 hours ago, in display cooler at front counter. Warmer at 130F. Operator turned warmer to 158F and reheated spinach pie.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs in Dear Benedict and smoked salmon not identified.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in ice machine. Operator removed..
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at front counter.
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Aug 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Spinach danish 72F, removed from temperature control 2 hours ago at front counter. Operator will time spinach danish and discard after 4 hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. "Dear Benedict" on menu, containing two poached eggs not identified. Salmon was discontinued and will be removed from menu. Operator removed salmon from menu and identified poached eggs during the inspection.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox salmon and cheese sandwich and Eggs Benedict served with poached eggs.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Operator stated he will change menu today. Time Extended
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall added to expand food preparation area. No smooth easy cleanable ceiling tiles.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · No plan review. Time Extended
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning/Return visit Jan 21, 2025 · Standing water. Time Extended
Jan 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.

0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink removed from food preparation area in back room.Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Intermediate/31A-04-4/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lox salmon and cheese sandwich and Eggs Benedict served with poached eggs.
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strip for dishwasher and no QAC test strips for triple sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Wall added to expand food preparation area. No smooth easy cleanable ceiling tiles.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris next dish machine under hand sink.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 72F in crepe station. Operator discarded water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in prep area.
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Jul 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths - for both chlorine and quaternary ammonia.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed employee thermos from prep table in back kitchen.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At front counter make table - operator removed employee cell phone.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil and water not labeled - operator labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); operator corrected Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Bottom unit of make table - Whole fresh eggs over dressings operator moved eggs to bottom shelf.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Back kitchen - tub of butter (81F) sitting out at room temperature under 4 hours- operator moved to freezer.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Operator removed garbage can at front counter hand sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Ammonia test strip missing. Inspector gave some to operator until purchase.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Corrective Action Taken
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy to operator to post.
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Back kitchen hand sink - operator provided.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverages removed from reach in cooler.
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site

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.