Baja Cafe

1310 S Federal Hwy, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Baja Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

Baja Cafe's latest score is in line with the Deerfield Beach average of 83. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 23, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Aug 5, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. **Warning**

22-47-4

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb with attached hose under dishwasher in ware wash area. **Warning**

29-34-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of Xiltek single door reach-in-cooler at cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

29-49-6

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed cleaned forks stored not inverted at the cleaned utensil rack in the ware wash area. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

24-05-4

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee observed preparing food at the cookline in the kitchen wearing a bracelet. **Warning**

13-07-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket on Xiltek, single door reach in cooler at cookline in kitchen. 2. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen. **Warning**

23-03-4

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 13, 2023

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 3, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Some items on steam table at beef, chicken, rice, beans, (146-155F - Hot Holding); pork, beans, chili (125-130F - Hot Holding), chef removed and reheated to 165° and above. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Hand wash sink in front bar next to drink ice, splash guard needed to prevent splashinyo drink ice

08B-36-4

Sep 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Baja Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Baja Cafe on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Baja Cafe compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?

Baja Cafe most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Deerfield Beach average of 83.

Has Baja Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Baja Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Baja Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Baja Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Baja Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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