Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County

CAFE FRANKIE'S

640 E OCEAN AVE, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
5 High Priority
Mar 4, 2026
City
Boynton Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 24414593

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef meatballs over fish fillets at walk in cooler. Operator stored products properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24414592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice bath: diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator time stamped products for remaining 3.5 hours Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 24414590

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza (111F - Hot Holding) Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 3.5 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24414591

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cigarettes over flip top cooler at main cook line. Operator removed cigarettes. Corrected On-Site

41-27-4

Detail 24414594

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Spray Bottle (Chlorine 200+ppm) Operator dumped out chlorine sanitizer. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24414596

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Olives and beverage glass in hand sink at pizza station. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 24414595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelves have an accumulation of dust.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 24261279

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all 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 2025-12-18: Admin Complaint

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 24122311

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the pizza station hand sink, the dispenser did not dispense paper towels. Paper towels were placed at the sink Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 24122313

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 24122314

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On top of the mixer, a spray bottle of sanitizer was not labeled. The owner labeled the bottle. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24122312

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

10-12-5

Detail 24122309

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled 1/3 pan. The pan was changed and the scoop was washed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 24122310

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On top of the mixer, a spay bottle of oil was not labeled. The owner labeled the bottle Corrected On-Site

Mar 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 23615279

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 23615284

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety Pizza identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature was 2 hours ago. Operator put time mark. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 23615285

Intermediate - Clam and mussel tags from January not marked with last date served. Operator stated he switched to frozen mussels, after January. Repeat Violation Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23615283

Intermediate - No chemical chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine and wiping cloth container. Warning

03F-10-5

Detail 23615281

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety pizzas. Emailed form. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 23615278

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing chlorine not labeled next to ice machine. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23615282

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 23615280

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 80F. Operator discarded water. Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

01C-03-4

Detail 23247336

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

31B-02-4

Detail 23247335

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station . Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 23247337

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Offering medium New York Strip Steak. Printed consumer advisory, operated displayed on wall. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23247334

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength 0ppm on cook line. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. Corrected On-Site

Apr 30, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22842388

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); flip top end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned. In unit less than four hours. Moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

01C-05-4

Detail 22842390

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 22842384

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to microwave

31A-11-4

Detail 22842385

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At pizza bane Marie storing stainless steel container

16-37-1

Detail 22842386

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary chlorine

10-01-5

Detail 22842389

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Cup as scoop in powder sugar and bread crumbs

02D-01-5

Detail 22842387

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar at dessert flip top

Nov 13, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

10-05-5

Detail 22440079

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In use utensils In steam table at 90F

16-37-1

Detail 22440075

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary Chlorine

53A-05-6

Detail 22440081

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

41-17-4

Detail 22440080

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle on dry storage rack Spray bottle on reach in cooler Labeled Corrected On-Site

01C-05-4

Detail 22440078

Intermediate - mussel/ tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.

01C-03-4

Detail 22440076

Intermediate - mussel/ tags not marked with last date served.

02D-01-5

Detail 22440077

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour

Apr 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

03D-02-5

Detail 21918373

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese sauce 48°F-54°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Sauce is in a deep container. Divide in smaller containers for rapid cooling. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 21918374

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Bolognese sauce 48°F-54°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Sauce is in a deep container. Divide in smaller containers for rapid cooling.

01C-03-4

Detail 21918375

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 21918376

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Dec 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 21635277

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. Breaded chicken 50°F, breaded veal 49°F-51°F, in small one door flip top cooler across grill, over night. No gaskets on bottom door.

03A-02-5

Detail 21635278

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breaded chicken 50°F, breaded veal 49°F-51°F, in small one door flip top cooler across grill, over night. No gaskets on bottom door. See stop sale.

01C-03-4

Detail 21635276

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Apr 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 20862497

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. Butter 50°F, diced tomatoes 49°F, in double pan at cook line over night. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20862496

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 50°F, diced tomatoes 49°F, in double pan at cook line over night. See stop sale. Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20862495

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served. Reviewed dating tags with last date served. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20862498

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

Oct 1, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-11-4

Detail 20556822

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on chest freezer and flip top cooler at cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-01: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 20555736

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken stock 52°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep, covered container. Emailed proper cooling procedures. See stop sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 20555733

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chicken stock 52°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Stored in a deep covered container. Emailed proper cooling procedures. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 20555732

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly 0ppm. Manual sanitizer set up 75ppm chlorine. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 20555738

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach on the wall in dish area. 1 live roach on the wall at cook line. Operator removed roaches and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20555735

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20555734

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on chest freezer and flip top cooler at cook line. Warning

10-20-4

Detail 20555737

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning