Break Place (The) Ste 102

505 S Flagler Dr, West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5923

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Sep 19, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Break Place (The) Ste 102 stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 19, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

The city-wide average for West Palm Beach sits at 80, putting Break Place (The) Ste 102 on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Apr 16, 2025

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

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. flip top cooler: tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (49F - Cold Holding) Observed sitting on counter in kitchen. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, sitting out for approximately 30 minutes. Operator returned to cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-03-5

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed hot dog buns wrapped and in direct contact with hot dog buns at stainless reach in freezer.

14-86-1

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD-40 and coil cleaner stored over clean food storage containers **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flip top cooler: tuna salad (44F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) Per operator, washes wiping cloth in tap water after every use. Educated operator on proper use of sanitizer wiping cloths. Operator got fresh chlorine sanitizer from triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

21-07-4

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed Cracked food storage containers at dish drying rack. Advised operator to discard cracked food storage containers.

14-38-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator making breakfast sandwich with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation**

13-03-4

Dec 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observe employee with no hair restraint while engage in food preparation.

13-03-4

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator has digital thermometer, but battery's dead

05-08-4

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

50-17-3

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Sep 20, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Break Place (The) Ste 102 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Break Place (The) Ste 102 on file is from Sep 19, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Break Place (The) Ste 102?

Across the inspection record, “employee with no hair restraint while engaging” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Break Place (The) Ste 102.

How does Break Place (The) Ste 102 compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Break Place (The) Ste 102 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 80.

Has Break Place (The) Ste 102's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Break Place (The) Ste 102 have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Break Place (The) Ste 102 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 Break Place (The) Ste 102 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Break Place (The) Ste 102 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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