TOUCAN CAFE
1691 FORUM PL STE A, West Palm Beach FL 33401 · 5619433195
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. 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
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee glasses case on flip top refrigerator.
Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Observed at rear kitchen. Operator removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cloudy substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled bottle vinegar.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observe raw chicken raw shelled eggs above shredded cheese. Operator removed the placed raw shelled eggs on lower shelf
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator has pool testing kit.
Jun 24, 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
Apr 22, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired as of 12/1/2024.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon sandwich and smoked salmon croissant on menu has not been identified as containing a raw animal protein. Educated operator on proper menu identification for raw animal proteins.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Apr 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired as of 12/1/2024.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Black beverage cooler: raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
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. Black beverage cooler: butter (50F - Cold Holding); low boy by espresso machine: cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Black beverage cooler: raw shell eggs (48F - Cold Holding) 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. Black beverage cooler: butter (50F - Cold Holding); low boy by espresso machine: cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed Plants in hand wash sink at front counter area, tongs in handwashing wash sink by triple sink. Operator removed items from sinks.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon sandwich and smoked salmon croissant on menu has not been identified as containing a raw animal protein. Educated operator on proper menu identification for raw animal proteins.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer at triple sink and sanitizer buckets.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Not available at time of inspection.
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. Not available at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Shredded beef cooked 4/17 not date marked at low boy cooler.
Oct 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Flip top refrigerator; feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding) due to overfilled container less then hour. Operator removed the over filled feta cheese.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at 3 compartment sink hand sink. Operator placed towels at sink.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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. I printed and employee signed.
Oct 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.