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LONG STORY SHORT CAFE

Health inspection records show LONG STORY SHORT CAFE in BOCA RATON has 6 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

132 NE SECOND ST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10917613

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Freezer chest
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Powdered sugar
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); eggs (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. In unit over four hours. Not prepped or portioned Today.
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Lotion with food items on shelf
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/NGOC ANH CHAU 2/22/2019
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 53B-13-5: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. Current employee on site

Inspection Date: 12/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8841738

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Inspection Date: 7/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8775655

  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked beef at room temperature
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm); dispenser empty. Refilled. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site
  • 05-06-4:Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer not functioning properly
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened two days ago

Inspection Date: 10/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8459444

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. One door reach in front counter
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Bananas and bread one door freezer

Inspection Date: 10/2/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458818

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/31/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8374941

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the front counter reach in cooler, the raw shell eggs were stored over the vegan mayonnaise. The eggs were moved to the lowest shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the cookline flip top cooler, butter (70F - Cold Holding). The butter was stored at room temperature for less than 4 hours. The butter was placed on TPHC. Form emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning