East Ocean Cafe

412 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435 · Permanent Food Service · License 6013794

Official report

out of 100

Grade F

Safety score 43 of 100

Latest visit: Oct 19, 2026 (3 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.High priority, repeat · fixed on the spot · 8 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 18 routine inspection
5 high priority (4 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 3 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 3 repeats), 1 basic (1 repeat)
-37
Administrative complaint on Aug 18, now complaint after follow-up
Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed
-20
Safety score43

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 4 visits

Latest inspection

Aug182026

Routine inspection

9 violations found · Inspector came back 2 times

2nd follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
2 violations still not corrected:
- 1 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  Not available at time of inspection.
  Administrative complaint
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
1st follow-up visitAug 19, 2026 Extension granted
Some problems still weren't fixed, but the owner was working on them, so the inspector allowed more time and will come back again.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  Same.
  More time given
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  More time given
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  Same.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 18, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
9 violations found:
- 5 High priority
- 3 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority5
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Approximately 15-20 live tiny insects inside storage container of bread crumbs. Operator discarded bread crumbs and removed from restaurant.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
  raw shell eggs (51°F - Cold Holding) Observed cooler door ajar. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator fully shut door to cooler.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.
  Raw chicken over fully cooked biscuits at walk in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
  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.
  Raw chicken over raw fish at walk in freezer, both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests.
  Approximately 15-20 live tiny insects inside storage container of bread crumbs. Operator discarded bread crumbs and removed from restaurant.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate3
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  For chlorine sanitizer.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener blade is soiled with food residue. Operator removed to be cleaned and sanitized.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 Jean Charles expired 5/10/26
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  At flip top cooler cutting boards.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug182026Follow-up to an earlier routine inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Complaint after follow-up

Follow-up visitAug 18, 2026 Complaint after follow-up
Problems from the first visit still weren't fixed, so the inspector recommended formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations still not corrected:
- 2 Intermediate
- 1 Basic
What was still cited
Intermediate2
- Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  For chlorine sanitizer.
  Follow-up, Jun 18, 2026More time given
  Same.
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Food manager certification expired.
  Not available at time of inspection.
  Administrative complaint
  At the first visit
  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.
  Follow-up, Jun 18, 2026More time given
  Same.
Basic1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  More time given
  At the first visit
  At flip top coolers.
  Follow-up, Jun 18, 2026More time given
  Same.
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.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Ambient temperature: The air temperature inside a cooler or holding unit, rather than the food’s own.