PURLIFE CAFE
45 NE 2 AVE, Delray Beach FL 33444 · 561.852.9200
Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · 6 visits since December 2023
MAR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024068897 | Sep 25, 2024 | Feb 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Feb 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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...cooked vegetables 48F, feta cheese 51F, shredded cheese 51F, hummus 50F, boiled eggs 50F, cut lettuce 50F, leafy green 49F, kale 51F, tofu 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cooked vegetables 48F, feta cheese 51F, shredded cheese 51F, hummus 50F, boiled eggs 50F, cut lettuce 50F, leafy green 49F, kale 51F, tofu 51F in flip top reach in cooler at front line. Food not prepped or portioned today food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Hot holding vegetables soup 130F in stem table at front line being held less than 4 hours, after stirring food, food temperature 142F.
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package..... salmon thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Operator removed from package.
Sep 24, 2025Inspection 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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Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...not know big six bacteria name, not know how do calibrated thermometer, Reviewed with manager
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...wrong expiration date. Operator properly date marked.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor...operator properly stored.
Mar 12, 2025Inspection 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by broom, dust pen, garbage can, moving rack at prep kitchen.. manager removed those thing.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... hot water sanitizer measuring device not functioning. Operator fixed end of the inspection.
Sep 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon above ready to eat turkey bacon, falafel in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored food.
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.... Pico de gallo 45F, black beans 53F, cut cabbage 44F, corn salad 44F in flip top reach in cooler cafe service area and turkey bacon 52F, cream cheese 53F, salsa 54, beef base 51F, half and half 53F in reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Pico de gallo 45F, black beans 53F, cut cabbage 44F, corn salad 44F in flip top reach in cooler cafe service area and turkey bacon 52F, cream cheese 53F, salsa 54, beef base 51F, half and half 53F in reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Operator discarded food.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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..l.black beans 52F, hummus 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, beets 59F, corn 56F, tofu 46F, cheeses 46F in flip top reach in cooler at front counter. Food not prepped or portion today, Manager not aware how long food being held out of temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit..l.black beans 52F, hummus 51F, cut tomatoes 48F, beets 59F, corn 56F, tofu 46F, cheeses 46F in flip top reach in cooler at front counter. Food not prepped or portion today, Manager not aware how long food being held out of temperature. Stop sale issue... Kale 57F, spinach 53F, spring mix 56F cut lettuce 54 F in green reach in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours. Manager removed food to walk in cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...towel stored in handwashing sink.employee removed towel
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid for licensed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw tuna above beans in reach in cooler. Operator placed raw tuna on lower shelf.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observe plastic container blocking hand wash sink by 3 compartment sink Operator removed
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.