Panache Bistro & Cafe

5301 N Federal Hwy Cafe Ground Flr, Boca Raton, FL 33487

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Panache Bistro & Cafe has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.

“Food with mold-like growth in beyond burger” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Panache Bistro & Cafe is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 10 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth in beyond burger . See stop sale. Chef discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

01B-07-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....veggie burger with mold , not determined when food was opened . **Warning**

01B-13-4

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...turkey 55 F, cut tomatoes 55F, feta cheese 49F, slice cheese 55F, quinoa 53F, roasted peppers 48F, eggwash 47F, ham 55F , sauté onion 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Hot holding sausages 96F, cooked potatoes 111F , chicken 92F in steam table at kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...turkey 55 F, cut tomatoes 55F, feta cheese 49F, slice cheese 55F, quinoa 53F, roasted peppers 48F, eggwash 47F, ham 55F , sauté onion 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...chili without thawing date marked in walk in cooler , food was out from freezer two days ago. **Warning**

02C-08-5

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....veggie burger with mold , not determined when food was opened . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

02C-03-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bucket in handwashing sink at front line . Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

31A-11-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....quaternary ammonium 00 ppm , **Warning**

21-08-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses....stored by the handwashing sink at front line . **Warning**

21-12-4

Dec 17, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. Cheese from previous operator . See stop sale. Operator discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**

01B-07-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food with mold-like growth. Cheese from previous operator .

01B-13-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...all handwashing sink .

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink all sinks at establishment.

31B-03-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line handwashing sink .

31B-04-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panache Bistro & Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panache Bistro & Cafe on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panache Bistro & Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “food with mold-like growth in beyond burger” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Panache Bistro & Cafe.

How does Panache Bistro & Cafe compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Panache Bistro & Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Panache Bistro & Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Panache Bistro & Cafe have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Panache Bistro & 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.

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