Purlife Cafe

45 Ne 2 Ave, Delray Beach, FL 33444

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026

Score

High Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Purlife Cafe stretching back to 2022. Purlife Cafe was last inspected on Feb 19, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Purlife Cafe's latest score of 52 falls below the Delray Beach average of 71. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Sep 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by broom, dust pen, garbage can, moving rack at prep kitchen.. manager removed those thing . **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine... hot water sanitizer measuring device not functioning. Operator fixed end of the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-62-1

Sep 25, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations.

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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.... Pico de gallo 45F, black beans 53F, cut cabbage 44F, corn salad 44F in flip top reach in cooler cafe service area and turkey bacon 52F, cream cheese 53F, salsa 54, beef base 51F, half and half 53F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Repeat Violation**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Pico de gallo 45F, black beans 53F, cut cabbage 44F, corn salad 44F in flip top reach in cooler cafe service area and turkey bacon 52F, cream cheese 53F, salsa 54, beef base 51F, half and half 53F in reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw salmon above ready to eat turkey bacon , falafel in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored food. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Mar 16, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at yogurt,oatmeal (50F - Cold Holding)., operator stated less then 2 hours and discarded. **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Purlife Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Purlife Cafe on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Purlife Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Purlife Cafe.

How does Purlife Cafe compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?

Purlife Cafe most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.

Has Purlife Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Purlife Cafe have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Purlife 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 Purlife Cafe inspected?

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

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