OPEN KITCHEN CAFE
2500 N MILITARY TRL STE 115, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee touching raw ground beef with bare hands, open reach in cooler, take customer order on front register and continue to prepare foods without washing hands or putting on n gloves.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Container of medicine improperly stored. Bag of medicine stored in pan with raw shell eggs on cook line. Operator removed and properly stored
Employee dried hands on apron after washing. Observed employee handle raw pork then proceed to wash hands with no soap at three compartment sink and dry hands on apron, Instructed employee to rewash hands at hand wash sink with soap and to change apron
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee handle raw pork then proceed to wash hands with no soap at three compartment sink. Instructed employee to rewash hands at hand wash sink with soap.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw bacon stored above unwashed produce in 2 door glass slider reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Employee went to store to purchase bleach
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form email
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apple on self serve front counter not wrapped.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth and easy.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Cook removed cell phone
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Pastries packaged onsite not labeled with any type of information.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocado still had sticker. Cook discarded avocado and washed and took of sticker before cutting.
May 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with pot lid. Operator removed item
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler located in lobby, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved eggs to bottom 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/ Carlos Carde expired 2/24/2025
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with pot lid. Operator removed item
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.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer in kitchen, doors and handles soiled.
Dec 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over potatoes. Chef moved raw beef
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form's emailed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen area
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board chef removed
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee touching raw ground beef with bare hands, open reach in cooler, take customer order on front register and continue to prepare foods without washing hands or putting on n gloves.
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. main kitchen reach in freezer- Main kitchen reach in freezer- observed raw chicken being stored within ready to eat bean, sauces and soups.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed raw turkey breast being stored with milk and cranberry juice.
Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Main kitchen at 2 compartment sink- observed spray bottle of Hot Shot fly and insect killer on storage shelf.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen- observed all cooler and freezer doors and handles soiled with food debris.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee cellphone on prep table.
Food stored on floor. Main kitchen between flat top grill- observed open containers of oil and sauces being stored on the floor.
Stored food not covered. Main kitchen on top of oven- observed sheet tray of bread and bread crumbs not being covered from protection of ceiling debris.
Aug 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
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.