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Open Kitchen Cafe

2500 N Military Trl Ste 115, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
43
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Open Kitchen Cafe, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 30, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Open Kitchen Cafe trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
43
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
May 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with pot lid. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-08: Hand wash sink obstructed by a colander **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
90
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In reach in cooler located in lobby, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed tomatoes. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
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/ Carlos Carde expired 2/24/2025 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked with pot lid. Operator removed item **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in freezer in kitchen, doors and handles soiled. **Warning**
23-24-4
61
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Main kitchen cook line- observed employee touching raw ground beef with bare hands, open reach in cooler, take customer order on front register and continue to prepare foods without washing hands or putting on n gloves.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed raw turkey breast being stored with milk and cranberry juice.
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. main kitchen reach in freezer- Main kitchen reach in freezer- observed raw chicken being stored within ready to eat bean, sauces and soups.
08A-14-5
Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Main kitchen at 2 compartment sink- observed spray bottle of Hot Shot fly and insect killer on storage shelf.
41-04-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Main kitchen- observed all cooler and freezer doors and handles soiled with food debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee cellphone on prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen between flat top grill- observed open containers of oil and sauces being stored on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Main kitchen on top of oven- observed sheet tray of bread and bread crumbs not being covered from protection of ceiling debris.
08B-12-5
47
Aug 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
90
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Muffins not labeled wrapped in Plastic wrap no label
02D-03-4
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Open Kitchen Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Open Kitchen Cafe on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Open Kitchen Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Open Kitchen Cafe.

How does Open Kitchen Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Open Kitchen Cafe most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Open Kitchen Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Open Kitchen Cafe have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Open Kitchen 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 Open Kitchen Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Open Kitchen Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.

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