SUBCULTURE COFFEE ROASTERS BOCA RATON
437 PLAZA REAL, Boca Raton FL 33432
Last inspected Oct 20, 2025 · 5 visits since July 2023
JUL 23
AUG 24
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE
3 inspections trending down, 20 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024054160 | Aug 9, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Oct 20, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed next to dish machine.
Oct 15, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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 until machine is repaired.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed next to dish machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Goode Barrista.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Oct 10, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 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 until machine is repaired.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed next to dish machine.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. John Goode Barrista.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex spray on shelf with clean equipment, lids, and plastic containers over triple sink Removed
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Employee washed hands in triple sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked by four containers of coffee beans
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over triple sink
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on cutting board at flip top cooler
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice in one door reach in freezer
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of chemical's stored hanging on the side of a shelf containing multiple single service items. The chemical bottles were removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. The ice machine at the front counter.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Inside the wells of the bar caddie, small ramekins used to dispense and stored in wells. Items removed and discarded.
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.