EAST OCEAN CAFE
412 E OCEAN AVE · BOYNTON BEACH · Palm Beach County · FL 33435
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
16 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw smoked salmon over relish at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 3 live roaches on floor of walk in cooler. 2 crawling on cork board in back prep area. Advised operator to kill and remove roaches. **Warning**
03A-03-5High Priority – Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Flip top cooler: raw shell eggs (59F – Cold Holding) Observed in egg tray on top of food storage pans in upper portion of cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Advised operator to place in lower portion of cooler. **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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. White stand up reach in cooler: milk (52F – Cold Holding); almond milk (57F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. White stand up reach in cooler: milk (52F – Cold Holding); almond milk (57F – Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. ice bath: butter pats (52F – Cold Holding) **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Hydrogen peroxide, wound wash, shampoo over bag in box soda syrups in back prep area. Operator stored chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – 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/ Betty Charles expired 5/10/26. **Warning**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Black mold like substance on flip top cooler cutting boards. **Warning**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For chlorine sanitizer. **Warning**
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-06-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Calibrated in ice water: Operator thermometer: 40F Inspector thermometer: 32F **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap squirt bottle no label at triple sink. Advised operator to ensure all chemicals are labeled. **Warning**
Basic 4
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At flip top coolers. **Warning**
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on floor of walk in cooler, 5 dead roaches on adhesive trap under prep table where slicer is located. Advised operator to remove dead roaches from establishment. **Warning**
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall in dry storage near stand up stainless reach in cooler. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored on flip top cooler cutting board. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:01 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.