Bruce Cafe in Bruce
Last inspected:
Hwy 20 Po Box 6, Bruce, FL 324550006Bruce 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.
Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Comparison to Walton County Averages
Bruce Cafe in Bruce: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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
— 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
— 3 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections21 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 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
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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