SAQUELLA CAFE
410 VIA DE PALMAS STE RRP 82, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 11
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (11)
- 01B-01-4Critical
Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 2 dented #10 cans (1 tomatoes, 1 pears). See stop sale.
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. At dry storage area; 2 dented #10 cans (1 tomatoes, 1 pears). See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees entered kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employees entered kitchen and began preparing food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-02-6CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw fish stored over opened ready to eat pastries and desserts. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer; raw fish stored over opened ready to eat pastries and desserts. Operator moved raw fish to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 08A-20-5CriticalCorrected on site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf.
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At reach in cooler; raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 12A-02-4CriticalCorrected on site
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes while removing from customer table carrying to dish area then handled clean utensils and clean cups, prepared beverages and picked up plated food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled soiled dishes while removing from customer table carrying to dish area then handled clean utensils and clean cups, prepared beverages and picked up plated food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
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. At flip top; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
High Priority - 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. At flip top; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. At cook line; cooked potatoes (73F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held at room temperature/out of temperature control for less than 2 hours, added to time as a public health control written procedures, applied time marking.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top; cut tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); blue cheese crumbles (45F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. At cook line; cooked potatoes (73F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today held at room temperature/out of temperature control for less than 2 hours, added to time as a public health control written procedures, applied time marking. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 41-10-4CriticalCorrected on site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Non-food grade lubricant stored over food preparation equipment (slicer/table). Operator removed.
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Non-food grade lubricant stored over food preparation equipment (slicer/table). Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Advised Operator to install additional vacuum breaker.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Advised Operator to install additional vacuum breaker. **Warning**
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack on cook line; cooked potatoes (64F - Cooling 9:30/64F 10:20). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack on cook line; cooked potatoes (64F - Cooling 9:30/64F 10:20). Operator stated cooling for 1 hour, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate
- 31B-03-4Corrected on site
No soap provided at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided soap.
Intermediate - No soap provided at front counter hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 12, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.