Life Cafe and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Life Cafe and Bar stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Palm Beach Gardens restaurants, the typical score is 81; Life Cafe and Bar is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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 and without washing hands employee assembled customer sandwich, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler sliced tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding) cooked sausage (47F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator cold holding, operator removed overstocked portion and moved to walk in cooler to chill. On top of reach in cooler butter (70F - Cold Holding) per operator product not portioned or prepared today and held at room temperature for approximately 2 hours, discussed with operator who chose to move product to time is a public health control and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by dishwasher Provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container- handle touching protein powder at front counter ; removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
86
Feb 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced ham (41-45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (41-46F - Cold Holding); in reach in cooler at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; foods overstocked ; manager made smaller portions **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed employees loading dishwasher and going back at the front counter and preparing smoothies and other foods, without washing foods first; observed employee removing the full garbage bag and started to store boxes of foods and started to move food containers inside coolers without washing hands first Manager educated and employees washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Rice container no label Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. brown rice salad (60-50F - Cooling)at 9:45 to 71 F at 1:12 since 9:00 ; brown rice (132-118F - Cooling)at 9:45 to 123 F at 10:12 since 9:00 ;in walk-in cooler; at this rate food will not reach 70 F within 2 hours; food was covered and stored in big plastic bins; operator uncovered and moved to walk-in freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- microwave at prep station
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter in the dinning room used for purposes other than handwashing- cartons of orange juice stored inside Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks next to customers' foods at front counter on the storage rack Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bag and jumper stored on the shelf next to protein powder used for customers' drinks at front counter Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation- employee with long beard at cook line Manager unable to provide **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
43
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (40-45F - Cold Holding); in cooler #2 at cook line; as per operator food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 20 minutes; food overstocked Smaller portions made. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation- long beard **Repeat Violation**
13-04-4
74
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Oct 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front counter used for purposes other than handwashing- dumping ice
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses- knives stored in quaternary solution in between used at prep station; operator discarded solution **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
86
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee put on gloves - no hand wash and proceeded to touch sushi rice - operator instructed employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over Saracha sauce - operator moved tuna to lower shelf.- **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter - make table - milk (48F - Cold Holding) sitting on top of make table held under 3 hours - operator chose to discard. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee cleaning chemical stored next to exposed coffee filters - operator moved filters and chemical to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. 3 gallon container not inverted - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Bar - Glassware not inverted - operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of olive oil not labeled - operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Jul 29, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Life Cafe and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Life Cafe and Bar on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Life Cafe and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Life Cafe and Bar.
How does Life Cafe and Bar compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Life Cafe and Bar most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Life Cafe and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Life Cafe and Bar have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Life Cafe and Bar 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 Life Cafe and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Life Cafe and Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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