Kixi Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 10, 2026
52
Score
Kixi Cafe has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 10, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no paper towels”, showing up five times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Kixi Cafe trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
13
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.**Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee cracked raw shell eggs, and grabbed clean plates for service without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled phone before slicing avocados, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
52
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front counter area: oat milk (46F - Cold Holding); half&half (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) ; créme br\00C3\00BBlée foam(heavy cream) (46F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. flip top cooler: Sliced cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); sausages (53F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Milk 47F cold holding Half and half 47F cold holding Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Operator moved product to stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50-100ppm. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Dish machine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm. **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-19: Same. **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
67
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw ground beef and raw bacon over pasteurized liquid eggs and cream at stainless reach in cooler in kitchen, raw ground beef not in commercial packaging over Canadian bacon at reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed Employee handling raw shrimp, then opened cooler then opened container of ready to eat grits and spicy tomato sauce without changing gloves and washing hands. Educated operator on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Reach in cooler front counter area: oat milk (46F - Cold Holding); half&half (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) ; créme brûlée foam(heavy cream) (46F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler front counter area: oat milk (46F - Cold Holding); half&half (46F - Cold Holding); milk (45F - Cold Holding) ; créme brûlée foam(heavy cream) (46F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. flip top cooler: Sliced cheddar (59F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (50F - Cold Holding); sausages (53F - Cold Holding); ham (55F - Cold Holding) **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. Poached eggs (108F hot holding); syrup with butter (111F - Hot Holding) Observed resting on pan by cook range. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Butane stored over pancake mix at dry storage rack in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Pain relievers stored over prep table in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer 50-100ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towel covering and in direct contact with Sliced cheese and guacamole at flip top cooler. Operator removed paper towel. Raw chicken stored and in direct contact with thank you to go bag at reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Not available at time of inspection. Bodily fluids procedure emailed to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Not available at time of inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink by stainless freezer in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Spicy tomato sauce and cooked onions made 9/14 not labeled at stainless reach in cooler in kitchen. Advised operator to label products. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Lysol spray not labeled at front counter area, degreaser spray bottle not labeled in kitchen. Advised operator to label all chemicals. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed Cell phone and keys over prep table in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed Employee beverage on flip top cooler in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No handle scoop stored in flour bin. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
12
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. One new employee on site hired less than 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-11: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
74
Dec 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. One new employee on site hired less than 60 days **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 85F on stove top **Warning**
10-01-5
50
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: No proof of training for one chef on site during callback **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-17: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
58
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles with tea at front counter in dining room Listerene with granola on shelf above flip top cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink next to ice machine **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Storage area **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions Potatoes **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Home fries at room temperature **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
29
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
82
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding) on cook line. Chef states eggs out less than Four hours. Placed in cooler. Discussed TPHC with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ham (48F - Cold Holding); burrata (48F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheddar cheese (56F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (52F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. Chef states food not prepped or portioned. Placed in unit less than Four hours. Flip top kept open. Food items not submerged in unit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink in kitchen Hand sink at front coffee station counter **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front coffee station counter **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator turned machine on. Ran three times. **Warning**
16-55-4
43
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cookline flip top cooler, cheese (57F - Cold Holding); ham (57F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (57F - Cold Holding). The items were being stored above the level of refrigeration. The items were not prepared or portioned today. The items were returned to the lower cooler to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the front counter, a spray bottle containing a yellow liquid was not labeled. An employee labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
47
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, poached eggs (115F - Hot Holding). Item being held to be used to order. Item prepared less than one hour ago. Item voluntarily discarded to make fresh eggs to hold at proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded.
01D-01-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. At cookline. Returned to refrigerator. At cookline, breakfast potatoes (55F - Cold Holding). Item held out of refrigerator for less than 3 hours. Returned to refrigerator to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device or soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Items provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At cookline, bucket of brown sugar stored on the floor. Moved to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At bar
22-20-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kixi Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kixi Cafe on file is from Feb 10, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kixi Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kixi Cafe.
How does Kixi Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Kixi Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Kixi Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kixi Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kixi Cafe 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 Kixi Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kixi Cafe is inspected around four times per year on average.
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