Long Story Short Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Long Story Short Cafe has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2023. Long Story Short Cafe was last inspected on Feb 5, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Long Story Short Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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. Employee handled tablet at cash register before engaging in preparing coffee for customer, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Operator washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over muffins, heavy cream, and milk. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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. turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. turkey (51F - Cold Holding); cheese (51F - Cold Holding); ham (52F - Cold Holding) per operator items held in cooler overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Printed a copy of the "Big 6". **Warning**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Cutting board on flip top cooler, soiled with mold-like substance. Advised operator to clean and sanitize cutting board. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Printed a copy for operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **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
Basic - Stored food not covered. Reach in freezer, Cambro of blueberries not covered. Advised operator of proper storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Glass chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
23
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion with food items on shelf
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/NGOC ANH CHAU 2/22/2019
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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. Current employee on site
53B-13-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
14-69-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Powdered sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Freezer chest
08B-12-5
41
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
14-69-4
64
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
67
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door reach in front counter
05-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bananas and bread one door freezer
08B-12-5
82
Oct 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the cookline flip top cooler, butter (70F - Cold Holding). The butter was stored at room temperature for less than 4 hours. The butter was placed on TPHC. Form emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front counter reach in cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored over the vegan mayonnaise. The eggs were moved to the lowest shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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
61
Mar 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler #1; milk (49-51F - Cold Holding). Item in cooler overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale
03A-02-5
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. At reach in cooler #1; milk (49-51F - Cold Holding). Item in cooler overnight. Item discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-02-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Long Story Short Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Long Story Short Cafe on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Long Story Short Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Long Story Short Cafe.
How does Long Story Short Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Long Story Short Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Long Story Short Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Long Story Short Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Long Story Short 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 Long Story Short Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Long Story Short Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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