Deerfield Beach Cafe
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Deerfield Beach Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Deerfield Beach restaurants, the typical score is 83; Deerfield Beach Cafe is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Properly Stored/Protected
FL-48
32
Nov 10, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak no longer in original packaging stored above boxed fries in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Observed raw steak no longer in origami packaging stored above raw tuna steaks. Operator reorganized. **Admin Complaint**
08A-02-6
86
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw steak no longer in original packaging stored above boxed fries in reach in freezer in storage area. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken (51F), raw tuna (49F), sliced cheese (49F), shredded cheese (51F), and cooked onion (49F) stored at four drawer reach in cooler beneath grill at cook line in kitchen. Not prepared or portioned today. Per operator foods placed in unit less than two hours. Operator moved all items to walk in cooler to quick chill to 41 or below. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chemical test kit for quaternary used at the triple sink in ware wash area. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed bucket of water in basin of hand sink opposite cook line in kitchen. 2. Operator dumped and refilled container of utensil water at the hand sink opposite cook line in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water 89F with in use utensils at Bain Marie opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator discarded and replaced water and placed on cooktop to heat to 135F or higher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Light not functioning. One light not functioning at hood above cook line in kitchen. **Warning**
36-62-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator discarded wiping cloth solution and remade, tested at 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Four drawer reach in cooler unit beneath grill at cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal jackets and purse stored on shelf above bananas and next to food equipment on storage rack in dry storage. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice buildup in two door reach-in freezer opposite cook line around doors. Observed doors sealed shut with ice. **Warning**
14-69-4
45
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee coughed, sneezed, used a handkerchief or disposable tissue then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee grabbed napkin to blow his nose, discarded napkin then grabbed a menu and cleaned utensils. **Warning**
12A-14-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handled clean utensil. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two live small flying insects observed inside pastry case. Operator discarded all food in the case and removed flies. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Sliced steaks no longer in original packing stored over opened box of chocolate chips in reach in freezer near dry storage. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two small flies resting on pastry in display case. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Raw fish (51F), raw chicken (50F), cut tomato (49F), cheese (51F), sauerkraut (52F), and raw beef (51F) in the four drawer reach in cooler under cook line in the kitchen. Food placed in unit less than three hours per operator. Foods not portioned or prepared today. Operator moved food to cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cooked sausage (112F - Hot Holding), Cooked potato (109F - Hot Holding), and cooked onion (114F - Hot Holding) stored at the cookline under no temperature control. Operator reheated foods. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. 1. Observed ice cubes and coffee grinds at front counter handsink. 2. Observed bucket in hand sink at cookline in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Container of flour in dry storage stored uncovered. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance at cookline and dining area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Four drawer reach in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna and salmon at the reach in cooler thawing in sealed ROP packages. Operator opened packages. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee preparing food while wearing bracelet and watch. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee working at the bread counter with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of single door True reach-in-cooler in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth observed hung on hand sink splash guard at the front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed soiled wet wiping cloth on front counter by drink ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-09-4
20
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb at the mop sink in the janitors closet.
29-34-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg then handled cleaned plates without hand washing.
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage (91F-Hot Hokding) and marinara (112F - Hot Holding), both prepared less than three hours ago per operator, place on shelf above grill in kitchen, under no temperature control. Operator reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi Benny, Smoke Salmon platter, Northern eggs Benedict, BLT egg Benedict, all items contain a raw item as a hidden ingredient. Operator identified items on all menus with an asterisk on the menu item and disclosure. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraints used by employees slicing and toasting bread for customers at the bread counter.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket, true refrigerator by bread station in kitchen. 2. Torn door gasket, Continental reach in cooler bottom door, near bread counter in kitchen. 3. Bottom panel open in bottom of reach in cooler opposite cookline, water and food debris underneath opening.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup on reach-in freezer doors, true reach in freezer opposite cook line in the kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water, reach in cooler opposite fryers in kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored on floor next to mop sink.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed on cutting board by cook line and at front counter. Operator placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored with clean pitchers at the clean utensil rack in warehouse wash area.
40-06-5
41
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
78
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary strips needed
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Deerfield Beach Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Deerfield Beach Cafe on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Deerfield Beach Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Deerfield Beach Cafe.
How does Deerfield Beach Cafe compare to other restaurants in Deerfield Beach?
Deerfield Beach Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Deerfield Beach average of 83.
Has Deerfield Beach Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Deerfield Beach Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Deerfield Beach 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 Deerfield Beach Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Deerfield Beach Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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