Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

THE BRIDGE CAFE

814 E ATLANTIC AVE, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
8

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 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

14-86-1

Detail 24437118

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container...guacamole covered by paper towel . Operator removed paper towel. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24437116

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Ham 63F, corn beef 49F, American cheese 40F, Swiss cheese 51F , chicken salad , roasted pepper 49F in flip top both reach in cooler . Operator stated that food being about 15 minutes to cleaning coolers . Operator removed food to reach in freezer to cooling fast . ** Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

03F-02-5

Detail 24437117

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food 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 control cannot be determined. Single serve butter 72F in reach in cooler at expo line , food being room temperature to serve customers . Butter being held less than 4 hours . Operator discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Oct 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24132221

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....chlorine over 400 ppm according to concentration comparison chart . Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24132219

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded....smoked salmon. Operator call US food and provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24132222

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...sausage 56F, ground sausage 53F, cheeses 55F, ham 56F, grilled onion 54F, green mix 56F, cut tomatoes 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and butter 76F in room temperature at server station , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24132224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...sausage 56F, ground sausage 53F, cheeses 55F, ham 56F, grilled onion 54F, green mix 56F, cut tomatoes 54F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen and butter 76F in room temperature at server station , food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 24132223

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked big garbage can . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-11-4

Detail 24132220

Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Warning

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

02B-01-5

Detail 23699695

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon needs identification. Repeat Violation

53B-01-5

Detail 23699696

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.

Dec 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 23390963

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. The hose and the detergent hose were switched. The hoses were corrected. 100ppm Chlorine Corrected On-Site

50-17-3

Detail 23390964

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

02B-01-5

Detail 23390962

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. The smoked salmon was not indicated on the menu. The operator marked on the menus. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23390965

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

14-01-5

Detail 23390961

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On the storage rack, in the bucket of flour, a quart container was stored inside and used to dispense the product. The item was removed. Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23390966

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Next to the cook top range, a container of 71F water with utensils stored in it. The utensils were removed and cleaned. The container was removed

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 22791323

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe at Lowboy ; sour cream (48F - Cold Holding). Operator left out and move to other refrigerator. Corrective Action Taken

11-26-1

Detail 22791324

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. I emailed operator form.

53B-13-5

Detail 22791325

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.

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22767910

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-02: Kit not provided. Time Extended

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 9

12A-02-4

Detail 22611764

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server washed hands after discussion Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22611767

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....single serve butter 75° at coffee station, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22611765

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....single serve butter 75° at coffee station, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded butter Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 22611766

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by big garbage can. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22611762

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice, straw in handwashing sink . Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22611763

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22611769

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22611768

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

06-09-1

Detail 22611770

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.... Packaging information removed before use or thawing . .. employee removed fish . Corrected On-Site Warning