Boca Cafe & Catering Services
Last inspected: Mar 16, 2026
37
Score
Inspectors have visited Boca Cafe & Catering Services nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Boca Cafe & Catering Services trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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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**
12A-07-5
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**
12A-16-4
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**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
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**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Cook line reach in cooler gaskets soiled
23-03-4
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**
06-01-5
37
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test at time of inspection
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
78
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on cutting board. Employee moved cell phone cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
86
Feb 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shelled egg cook it with gloves on, place croissant in oven, then remove it from oven, place cooked egg, cheese, and cooked bacon on croissant and wrap it for customer. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spay bottle of cleaner not properly labeled. As per operator cleaner unknown, operator discarded items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Milagritos hired 3 months ago a per operator. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee with sticker on avocados cutting to place on prepped salad. **Warning**
08B-39-4
67
Dec 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dry storage room- observed containers on utensil storage shelf being stored not inverted.
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cold holding unit- observed handle of spoon touching tuna salad.
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen dry food storage shelf- observed employee personal bag being stored on shelf above onions.
40-06-5
86
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boca Cafe & Catering Services last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boca Cafe & Catering Services on file is from Mar 16, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boca Cafe & Catering Services?
Across the inspection record, “no chlorine chemical test kit provided” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boca Cafe & Catering Services.
How does Boca Cafe & Catering Services compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Boca Cafe & Catering Services most recently scored 37 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Boca Cafe & Catering Services' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Boca Cafe & Catering Services have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boca Cafe & Catering Services means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Boca Cafe & Catering Services inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boca Cafe & Catering Services is inspected around three times per year on average.
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