Life Cafe and Bar
11701 Lake Victoria Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 · Permanent Food Service · License 6022663
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 Aug 13 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 1 basic-8
- Administrative complaint on Aug 13Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 13, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
In reach in cooler cooked steak (49°F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (50°F - Cold Holding) per operator products not portioned or prepared today and held in unit with lid left open for extended period of approximately 1 hour, discussed with employee who closed lid for product to chill.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Discussed with person in charge who provided paper towels.
Fixed on the spot
Basic1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Discussed with operator and emailed copy of hand washing sign to install.
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
- 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.