BRUCES BAKERY CAFE

BRUCES BAKERY CAFE in DELRAY BEACH has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 2.6/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

410 E LINTON BLVD STE 700

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 11/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13566542

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.......scallion cream cheese 48F, plain cream cheese 48F, tuna salad 48F, chicken salad, 48F , potato salad 48F, Cole slaw 48F , egg salad 48F , pastrami 48F in deli display cooler at front line , ...cream cheese 59F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Advised employee to discarded food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Chicken salad 46F, potato salad 45F, egg salad 45F, cream cheeses 46F in deli display cooler at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed another acceptable cooler . Admin Complaint
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of tools or device to measuring hot water . Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: Not provided Admin Complaint
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 11/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10878388

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash...not inverted dough machine front of handwashing sink at front line . Warning
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food......raw chicken with ready to eat ham in same container, raw chicken above ready to eat turkey in reach in drawer at kitchen, employee properly stored . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... scallion cream cheese 48F, plain cream cheese 48F, tuna salad 48F, chicken salad,48F , potato salad 48F, Cole slaw 48F , egg salad 48F , pastrami 48F in deli display cooler at front line , ...cream cheese 59F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.......scallion cream cheese 48F, plain cream cheese 48F, tuna salad 48F, chicken salad, 48F , potato salad 48F, Cole slaw 48F , egg salad 48F , pastrami 48F in deli display cooler at front line , ...cream cheese 59F in flip top reach in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than four hours . Stop sale issue . Advised employee to discarded food. Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....glass cleaner spray bottle hanging next to cleaned plate , spoons in table at front line . Employee removed bottle. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening......cream cheese was opened 3 days ago in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being stop sale due temperature abuse . Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of tools or device to measuring hot water . Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 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.......scallion cream cheese, veggie cream cheese , tuna salad, chicken salad, egg salad, potato salad, coleslaw in deli display cooler at front line , food was prepped 2 days ago . Food being stop sale issue due to temperature abuse . Warning

Inspection Date: 6/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10816198

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: At time of callback inspection still observed **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer strips or thermometer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: At time of callback inspection still observed. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727310

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed small plate with no handle used to dispense breakfast potatoes on cook line. Warning
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell.phone and keys on prep table shelf next to spices. Employee removed.Warning Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor behind speed racks soiled/has accumulation of debris. Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed containers of coco powder stored on the floor in kitchen. Observed plastic water bottles stored on the floor in hallway. Warning
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single serve napkins stored on the floor at front counter. Observed box of single serve containers stored on the floor in hallway to bathroom. Employee elevated Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed container of brown sugar not covered. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop station. Warning
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer 200+ Ppm. Operator made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed rubber floor mats in front of hand washing sink. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermometer strips or thermometer. 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. Cladinio Michaud Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic window cleaner and degreaser substance not labeled. Warning

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8865737

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed self-closing doors.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No thermo label or thermometer.