Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
410 Via De Palmas Ste Rrp 82, Boca Raton, FL 33432Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has accumulated 282 violations across 45 inspections since 2016, averaging 6.3 per visit. The facility was shut down three times for fly and roach activity. Fire inspections documented repeated citations for cooking equipment without hood suppression systems, a hazard cited in 2017, 2019, and again in follow-up inspections. The cafe has faced 7 disciplinary actions totaling $3,150 in fines, with employee health reporting and utensil cleanliness as the most frequently cited violations.
Most recent closure: February 8, 2023 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
6.3
violations / inspection
6.3 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.81
violations / inspection
3.81 county average
This Facility
3
emergency closures
3 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.26
closures / facility
0.26 county average
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Emergency Closure History (3)
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (7)
Total fines on record: $3,150.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026001344 | $400.00 | Oct 30, 2025 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2024048845 | $400.00 | Jul 24, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2023019711 | $800.00 | Feb 9, 2023 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021031932 | $400.00 | Jul 8, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2021030356 | $400.00 | Jun 24, 2021 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 2--2019005081 | $550.00 | Jan 28, 2019 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018010982 | $200.00 | Feb 2, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (4)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Table top fryer under no hood suppression at cookline. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
- From follow-up inspection 2019-07-30: Fryer under no hood suppression.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Table top fryer under no hood suppression at cookline. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only.
- ABC Class portable extinguisher on floor in rear of dry storage area.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
- counter top deep fryer in use on kitchen prep table WITHOUT Exhaust Hood OR Fire Supression.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (48)
— 5 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 8 inspections33 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections20 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 6 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 5 inspections38 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— 4 inspections30 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- When was Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton last shut down?
- Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton was last shut down on February 8, 2023 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton had?
- Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has had 48 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton find?
- Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- Yes, Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has been emergency-closed 3 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- Has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has 4 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $3,150.00 in fines.
- How much has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton been fined?
- Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $3,150.00 across 7 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Saquella Cafe in Boca Raton operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Saquella Caffe (2017-2019).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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