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LIVING GREEN CAFE

2202 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33431

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 12, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3431289
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8720315
DBPR license6021559

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority6 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical14 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 4

#5High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon sandwich over cooked chicken sandwich. Operator properly stored item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed garlic spread marked date of 8-5-2024. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7High Priority01B-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. Observed in kitchen at cooler 1 sliced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); garlic purée (48F – Cold Holding); cooked egg plants (46F – Cold Holding); cooked omelette eggs (46F – Cold Holding) and at cooler 2 in kitchen raw salmon (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in kitchen at cooler 1 sliced tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding); garlic purée (48F – Cold Holding); cooked egg plants (46F – Cold Holding); cooked omelette eggs (46F – Cold Holding) and at cooler 2 in kitchen raw salmon (45F – Cold Holding) as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 6

#9Intermediate02C-03-5

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. Observed milk not properly date marked. As per operator open 9-10-2024. Operator properly labeled item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to oven. Operator added paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand washing sink at prep table in kitchen. Operator added soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed no written DBPR plans. Operator provided proof of time stamp of all foods. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees expired. **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bleach in spray bottle not properly labeled. Operator labeled item properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 4

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bin upright on top of ice machine. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bottle of water on prep area. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service utensils upright and inverted by entrance and exit. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed bean sprouts over ready to eat at butter and cheese. Operator properly stored items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 12:34 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.