Bruce Cafe in Bruce

Last inspected:

Hwy 20 Po Box 6, Bruce, FL 324550006
Overview

Bruce Cafe in Bruce operates as a Risk Level 2 food service establishment with 40 seats. Over 21 inspections spanning from 2022 to April 2026, the facility accumulated 97 total violations, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Violations have centered on food contact surfaces (cited repeatedly across inspections), approved food sources, hand washing, and consumer advisories. A fire safety violation was documented on November 30, 2018, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Recent inspection activity shows improvement: the facility recorded zero violations on January 30, 2024 and April 2, 2026, with the most recent routine inspection on April 2, 2026 completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

21Inspections
97Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Comparison to Walton County Averages

This Facility 4.6 violations / inspection 4.6 violations per inspection
Walton County Avg 3.19 violations / inspection 3.19 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Walton County Avg 0.09 closures / facility 0.09 county average

Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Small fryer observed in use creating flammable grease laden vapors on the prep table across from the stove. No hood or fire suppression system observed above fryer.

Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bruce Cafe in Bruce last inspected?
Bruce Cafe in Bruce was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 2, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Bruce Cafe in Bruce?
The most frequently cited violations at Bruce Cafe in Bruce are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Bruce Cafe in Bruce had?
Bruce Cafe in Bruce has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Bruce Cafe in Bruce find?
Bruce Cafe in Bruce was most recently inspected on April 2, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Bruce Cafe in Bruce ever been shut down?
No, Bruce Cafe in Bruce has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
Has Bruce Cafe in Bruce had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Bruce Cafe in Bruce has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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