Espresso Joint
125 Via Naranjas, Boca Raton, FL 33432 · Permanent Food Service · License 6020863
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 21 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot)-6
- Safety score94
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 21, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
2 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
1 door stainless; shell eggs (50°F - Cold Holding); chicken (48°F - Cold Holding) per operator items out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator moved items to different reach in to quick chill.
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Employee touched face with gloved hand then continued preparing food without washing hands. Informed operator of proper hand washing, employee then Washed hands.
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.