House of Bread & Coffee INC

22829 SR 7, Boca Raton, FL 33428 · Permanent Food Service · License 6019475

B
Grade B
Safety score 81 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 16, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.High priority · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 16 complaint inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 3 basic
    -19
  • Safety score81

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 2 visits

Latest inspection

Complaint inspection

9 violations found
  1. First visitSep 16, 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.

    9 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 5 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

      Paper towels being used as a food liner, employee removed paper towels

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate5

    • Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

    • Code 27, Water source: Water with a temperature of least 85°F not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

      Handwashing sink in bakery room has hot water at 78°f. Manager plugged in the instahot, water now is over 85°

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.

      Tall bread rack in front of handwashing sink in dough mixing room.

      No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

      At handwashing sink in bakery room has no paper towels.

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

      Spray bottle with liquid not labeled. Employee labeled bottle

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic3

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Cases of eggs on the floor in walk in cooler. Manager picked up boxes of eggs.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      Handwashing sink in bakery room has no handwashing sign and handwashing sink in kitchen . Manager put up employees must wash hands sign

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

B88Routine inspection6 violations, 2 high priority No follow-up needed
  1. First visitAug 25, 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.

    6 violations found:

    • 2 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority2

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.

      Raw shelled eggs over cut onions. Chef moved items

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment.

      Can of raid in kitchen. Manager discarded

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 11, Employee health: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

    Basic3

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

      No handwashing sign in bakery area and front counter handwashing sinks

    • Code 38, Lighting: Light shield damaged/in disrepair.

      Light shield missing on ceiling light by bakery area

    • Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

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

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.

Most cited

Handwash sinks and supplies4
Food protection and cross-contamination2
Employee health2
Chemicals and toxic substances2
Other sanitary and safe operation2
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Water source1
Lighting1