THE BOCA CAFE & CATERING SERVICES
777 YAMATO RD 112, Boca Raton, FL, 33431
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 10
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (10)
- 12A-07-5Critical
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-29-4Critical
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 12A-16-4Critical
Employee began working with food without first washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator.
High Priority - Employee began working with food without first washing hands. 1. Employee touching cellphone then put on gloves then started cutting avocado for a food order. Reviewed hand washing and gloves usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
- 16-37-1Repeat
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 31B-02-4RepeatCorrected on site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line handwashing sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At front line handwashing sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Intermediate
- 05-08-4
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate
- 36-37-5Repeat
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 11-26-1Corrected on site
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. 1. Employee at front line, employed for 30 days no signed reporting agreement. Provided operator handout employee signed.
Intermediate - 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. 1. Employee at front line, employed for 30 days no signed reporting agreement. Provided operator handout employee signed. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
- 23-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled
Basic
- 06-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Triple sink; Raw chicken thawing under no refrigeration or running water, operator turned on running water.
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1. Triple sink; Raw chicken thawing under no refrigeration or running water, operator turned on running water. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed September 10, 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.