POTS CAFE
6000 GLADES RD STE TT83, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 908-410-9940
Last inspected Nov 18, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen area between beer dispenser and 3 compartment sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around trash can and landing on pipe. Kitchen area at cold holding unit- observed 3 live flying insects landing on cold holding unit cover and cutting board. Operator discarded live flying insects.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Three compartment sink quaternary sanitizer over 400 ppm. Employee added more water to bring the ppm below 400 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips at time of inspection
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee removed ice scoop handle from ice
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door reach in cooler at cook station has standing water.
Jun 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to add more chlorine to achieve 50-100ppm
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. creamers (55F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by table top oven. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. creamers (55F - Cold Holding) Observed at reach in cooler by table top oven. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soup thawing in hand wash 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.
Oct 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used to line food. Manager removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co tank not secure by the three compartment sink
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with cold water.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Electricians fixed the breakers and turned hot water
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.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Electricians fixed the breakers and turned hot water
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Kitchen area between beer dispenser and 3 compartment sink- observed 5 live flying insects flying around trash can and landing on pipe. Kitchen area at cold holding unit- observed 3 live flying insects landing on cold holding unit cover and cutting board. Operator discarded live flying insects.
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. Provided operator with procedures.
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. Provided operator with form.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Kitchen area cold holding unit counter top- observed plates being stored not inverted.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Kitchen area at advantco oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Kitchen are at 3 compartment sink- observed fork being stored in utensil rack with food contact surfaces facing up. Employee stored utensils properly.
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the beer has no paper towels. Manager filled paper towels
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottles with chemicals not labeled Manager labeled
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.