Dolce Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Dolce Cafe has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boca Raton restaurant scores 74. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-09: Paper not on site **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form emailed **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-23: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Employee washed hands with cold water **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top two door cooler in kitchen at ham (45F - Cold Holding); turkey (45F - Cold Holding) cut lettuce (46F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (46F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Ambient thermometer at 70°f , thermometer is broken not reading temperature **Warning**
05-05-4
Intermediate - Hot water at three-compartment sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-24-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No working probe thermometer at time of inspection **Warning**
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. Form emailed **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink by front counter **Warning**
27-16-4
Intermediate - Basic - Hot water at mop sink does not reach 85 degrees Fahrenheit. **Warning**
27-25-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
39
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen provolone (47F - Cold Holding) as per operator took from reach in cooler approximately 3 hours and half hours. As per operator pre sliced provolone took and placed at top of reach in cooler.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over ready to eat deli turkey meat. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed thermometer not working.
05-05-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened up 9-22-24 not properly date marked. Operator date marked item. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed melted butter being used at time as public beach, no written procedures. Emailed to operator, operator filled out produces. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
50
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed thermometer not working.
05-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Front counter- observed employee cellphone on slicer. Employee removed cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen above 3 compartment sink- observed plastic service containers being stored not inverted. Operator stored containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter- observed ice scoop handle being stored inside ice. Employee removed ice scoop.
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Main kitchen above cold holding unit- observed Togo containers being stored not inverted. Operator stored Togo containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
74
Aug 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
95
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dolce Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dolce Cafe on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dolce Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dolce Cafe.
How does Dolce Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Dolce Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Dolce Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolce Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Dolce 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 Dolce Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dolce Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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