Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

850 Nw 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Overview

Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton had a preoperational inspection on March 27, 2026 that identified 6 violations, all at the priority foundation level. The person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about foodborne disease prevention, symptoms, and conditions of restriction and exclusion. The facility lacked written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents, and had no chemical sanitizer test kit available in the processing area. Employees had not been informed in a verifiable manner to report illness and symptoms transmissible through food. A prior inspection on March 26, 2026 found the facility did not meet minimum construction standards under Florida Statutes 500.12(2)(a). The facility was directed to submit a completed inspection report with corrected citations to [email protected] to complete the permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (2)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Visit conducted to follow up on request 5153635. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement, Certified food protection manager, Food allergy awareness, Norovirus clean up, and disinfection guidance provided. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.
95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.
No certified food protection manager.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Processing area: Gap around receiving door frame.
4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Processing area: No chemical sanitizer solution concentration strength measuring test kit available on premises during the inspection.
— Did not Meet Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Inspected

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit conducted to follow up on request 5153635. The Minimum Construction Standards in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes have not been met. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment has not met the preoperational inspection requirements. 500.12(2)(a), F.S.Repeat
Outside area: There was no hot water in the restroom hand wash sink.

Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton last inspected?
Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 27, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton had?
Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton find?
Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 27, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Grace Coffee Roasters in Boca Raton are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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