Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar

305 Plaza Real #1305, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 11, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (51F - Cold Holding)at flip top cooler in kitchen per operator held out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Item not prepared or portioned today. Item overstocked. Advised operator to move to walk in cooler to reach 41F. Operator did. milk (52F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Item left on counter above cooler. Per operator held out of temperature for less than 1 hour. Item not prepared or portioned today. Advised operator to move to reach in cooler, operator did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (120F - Hot Holding) in steam table, per operator item held out of temperature for 1 hour. Advised operator to reheat to 165F, operator did. Cooked chicken (167F - Reheating) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03B-01-6

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce store over cut tomatoes. Advised operator of proper storage, operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-17-4

Jul 10, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Barista touched garbage bin and began making coffee without washing hands

12A-16-4

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. yogurt (48F - Cold Holding)in two door reach in under juicer at front counter. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter packets (70F - Cold Holding) on counter in kitchen. Out Less than four hours. Operator placed on TPHC. Document emailed to operator. yogurt (48F - Cold Holding)in two door reach in under juicer at front counter. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two glass cups in hand sink at front counter Removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

53A-05-6

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dining room

36-64-5

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. vent and ceiling tile dusty near dish machine

36-34-5

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 21, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. All Sinks ran and toilets flushed. No active sewage backing up into establishment.

36-64-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets reach in coolers at front service line

23-03-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar.

How does Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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