PANACHE BISTRO & CAFE

Name: PANACHE BISTRO & CAFE
Address: 5301 N FEDERAL HWY CAFE GROUND FLR, BOCA RATON, FL, 33487, US
Rating: 79.6

5301 N FEDERAL HWY CAFE GROUND FLR, BOCA RATON, FL 33487

License #6023254

☕ Café/Breakfast ℹ️

79.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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Latest inspection

June 11, 2026 · 10 findings · 5 critical

Routine - Food

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PANACHE BISTRO & CAFE in BOCA RATON currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.6 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 4 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on June 11, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 12 critical, 7 major, 6 minor.

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March 27, 2026

The latest inspection on June 11, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 5 critical, 2 major, and 3 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...spoons, tong, spatulas stored water at 71F at kitchen . Employee removed.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line .
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses... stored by the handwashing sink at front line . Employee removed garbage removed.
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth. Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...mixed sour cream dressing date marked 3/26 at walk in cooler .See stop sale. Employee discarded food.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...mixed sour cream dressing date marked 3/26 at walk in cooler .
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot Holding sauté onion 79F , home fries potatoes 80F in steam table being held more than 4 hours .
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot Holding sauté onion 79F , home fries potatoes 80F in steam table being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium
[53B-13-5] 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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses....stored by the handwashing sink at front line .
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength....quaternary ammonium 00 ppm ,
[01B-07-4] Food with mold-like growth in beyond burger . See stop sale. Chef discarded food.
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....veggie burger with mold , not determined when food was opened .
[01B-02-5] 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...turkey 55 F, cut tomatoes 55F, feta cheese 49F, slice cheese 55F, quinoa 53F, roasted peppers 48F, eggwash 47F, ham 55F , sauté onion 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...turkey 55 F, cut tomatoes 55F, feta cheese 49F, slice cheese 55F, quinoa 53F, roasted peppers 48F, eggwash 47F, ham 55F , sauté onion 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food.
[03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.... Hot holding sausages 96F, cooked potatoes 111F , chicken 92F in steam table at kitchen. Food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening....veggie burger with mold , not determined when food was opened . Stop sale issue . Chef discarded food.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored bucket in handwashing sink at front line . Employee removed
[02C-08-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...chili without thawing date marked in walk in cooler , food was out from freezer two days ago.