Cafe Lavie
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Cafe Lavie has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Nov 5, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed prescription medication stored on shelf above cook line flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat broth in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee rinsing towel with gloved hands then proceed to handle utensils without changing gloves, operator instructed employee to wash hands and change gloves **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelves holding clean pots.
14-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave above cook line flip top cooler soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop and utensils stored in water of 75F. Operator removed discarded water and moved utensils to ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced**Time Extended** **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at wall next to pho station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
36-24-5
70
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 live small flying insects at front counter in dining room not landing. Observed 3 live small flying insects landing on clean wares on cook line in kitchen Observed 7 live small flying inspects hovering at prep table holding slicer on cook line in kitchen. Observed approximately 25 live small flying insects hovering and landing on walls/boxes at kitchen entrance in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 30 + rodent droppings on top of ware washing machine in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 rodent droppings inside of bin containing wrapped single service items on cook line in kitchen Observed 4 rodent droppings on ground on cook line in kitchen. Observed 1 rodent dropping on ground at front counter in front of ice machine **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken stored above cooked broths in reach in freezer **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Milk opened 2 days ago per operator to date marked **Warning**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Broths prepared and frozen not redated when held at refrigeration temperatures again. Operator redated **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance not labeled. Operator labeled sanitizer **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed at wall next to pho station **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 74F. Operator removed utensil and discarded water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in ware washing/ dry storage/areas of the establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
26
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food stored in a container that previously held a toxic substance. Noodles stored in chemical bucket. See stop sale.
01B-32-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in hand wash sink next to ware washing machine, operator removed **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. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at kitchen hand wash sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw beef thawing in standing water. Operator turned on water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
58
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can
31A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.
21-38-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag containing onions. Kitchen
08B-38-4
78
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
8 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding cooked to serve noodles 83° at sandwich station being held more than four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....shrimp 56°, butter 48° in reach in cooler sandwich station, meatballs 49°, sliced beef 50° in small cooler next tall cooler at kitchen. Food being held less than four. Employee putting ice top of food and discarded butter, shrimp. ... chicken stocked 47°, fish sauce 47°, beef 47° bean sprouts 48° in walk in cooler being held less than four hours. Employee moved food reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-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 cooked to serve noodles 83° at sandwich station being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored with salt, pepper, oil at kitchen. Employee moved . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cut garnishes, cut jalapeños at reach in cooler . Employee moved **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw beef above butter , vegetables, raw chicken above vegetables in tall reach in cooler . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged at reach in freezer. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again....soup at reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....cleaner spray bottle. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...rice spoon @74° water by the rice warmer . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cafe Lavie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cafe Lavie on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cafe Lavie?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Cafe Lavie.
How does Cafe Lavie compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Cafe Lavie most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Cafe Lavie's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cafe Lavie have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cafe Lavie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Cafe Lavie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Cafe Lavie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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