Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach

Last inspected:

3125 S Federal Hwy, Delray Beach, FL 33483
Overview

Neska Bakery Cafe, a retail bakery with food service in Delray Beach, underwent a preoperational inspection on September 15, 2026. The facility was found to have eight violations requiring correction before permit issuance.

The violations included: chest freezers missing thermometers to measure air temperature; absence of written consumer notification for major food allergens in unpackaged food items; a gap under and around the backdoor frame allowing potential insect and rodent entry; a restroom door lacking a self-closing mechanism; no verifiable procedure to inform food employees of their responsibility to report transmissible diseases; no written procedures for cleaning up vomitus or diarrheal incidents; hand sanitizer stored on top of an ice machine where it could contaminate food or equipment; and no handwashing signage posted at the restroom sink. The hand sanitizer storage violation was corrected on-site during the inspection. The facility did not meet preoperational inspection requirements and must correct all cited violations and submit documentation to [email protected] to complete the permit application process.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach: 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. 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

2-103.11(P) 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(P) 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.
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Processing area: Hand sanitizer bottle stored on the top of ice machine. COS: Hand sanitizer bottle was removed by person in charge. x Print Date: 9/15/2026 Page 1 of 3 95 o Citation Description: 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. Observation: Certificate expired on 02/26/2026
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
Backroom area: No hand wash sign posted at restroom hand wash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Processing area: Chest freezers were missing thermometers.
3-602.12(C) Food establishment did not notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the consumer. 3-602.12(C)
Retail area: No written consumer notification provided for major food allergens in unpackaged food items served or sold. o
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 and around backdoor frame.
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.

Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach last inspected?
Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 15, 2026. Inspection type: Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach had?
Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach find?
Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 15, 2026 (Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements).
Has Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Neska Bakery Cafe in Delray Beach are: 2-103.11(P): 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(P) 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; 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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