Mari Cakes in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

23084 Sandalfoot Plaza Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33428
Overview

Mari Cakes in Boca Raton had one preoperational inspection on record as of January 26, 2026, which identified 8 violations. The inspection was conducted as a follow-up to a request and found that the person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions about food-borne disease transmission, illness reporting procedures, and employee health exclusion criteria. The facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal incidents, had no metal stem probe thermometer available in the processing area, and had no chemical sanitizer test kit on premises to measure sanitizing solution concentration. All five violations cited were priority foundation (Pf) level, indicating systemic management deficiencies requiring corrective action.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Mari Cakes in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 8 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 5148156.

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.
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Food service area: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink. Processing area: No hand wash sign posted at hand wash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf
Processing area: No metal stem probe thermometer available on premises during the inspection.
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
Backroom area: Gap under backdoor.
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.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Backroom area: No self closer installed on restroom door.

Mari Cakes in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mari Cakes in Boca Raton last inspected?
Mari Cakes in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 26, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Mari Cakes in Boca Raton had?
Mari Cakes in Boca Raton has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Mari Cakes in Boca Raton find?
Mari Cakes in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 26, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Mari Cakes in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Mari Cakes in Boca Raton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Mari Cakes in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Mari Cakes 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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