818 HEAT / 818 BAR AND GRILL
7860 GLADES RD STE 120-130, Boca Raton FL 33434
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 20 live roaches in cardboard boxes with packaged food on bottom shelf in kitchen 2. Approximately 20 live roaches observed crawling on gaskets and door exterior of two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Approximately 6 live roaches crawling on door and gaskets at two door reach in cooler at back door.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided.
No soap provided at both handwash sinks in kitchen. Operator provided.
Oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black container with no handles stored in rice container in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use rice spoon stored in Utensil water 78F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Standing water in bottom of three door reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Mar 25, 2026■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 20 live roaches in cardboard boxes with packaged food on bottom shelf in kitchen 2. Approximately 20 live roaches observed crawling on gaskets and door exterior of two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Approximately 6 live roaches crawling on door and gaskets at two door reach in cooler at back door.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 12 dead roaches beneath rice storage bin in kitchen. 1. One dead roaches observed on shelf next to dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Spoons and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cart at front counter in dining room.
Mar 24, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 5 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
5 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packaged of raw pork stored over bagged mushrooms on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork stored o. Shelf above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 20 live roaches in cardboard boxes with packaged food on bottom shelf in kitchen 2. Approximately 20 live roaches observed crawling on gaskets and door exterior of two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Approximately 6 live roaches crawling on door and gaskets at two door reach in cooler at back door.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of Jet Dri stored on same shelf and next to Sake in kitchen.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb, observed green hose attached.
Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator oyster advisory. Operator posted sign.
Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored on shelf at cookline in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen.
Clear container with no handle used to dispense rice and stored in rice storage container in kitchen.
Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 12 dead roaches beneath rice storage bin in kitchen. 1. One dead roaches observed on shelf next to dish machine.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Ice buildup up observed inside dessert reach in freezer at dessert buffet. 2. Ice buildup up observed above door in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Dessert case door gaskets at dessert buffet. 2. Observed dead bugs and debris inside light shields in kitchen.
Spoons and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cart at front counter in dining room.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm)
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority8 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved items
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Cook off not in restaurant yet, no one could find rest of tags.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Cook off not in restaurant yet, no one could find rest of tags.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dishwasher blocked by dirty dishes cart
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and handwashing sink by dishwasher
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No doap at hand washing sink by dishwasher blocked
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw rice. Manager removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with heavy dust
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of food on floor in walk in freezer. Cook picked up
Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. And box of meat on floor in walk in cooler Cook picked up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
Jun 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last day of use.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. No form at time of inspection
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager refilled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with Chemicals not labeled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has a black mold like substance
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in kitchen has heavy deposits of dust and grease
Food stored on floor. Box of fish on floor in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish left on counter to thaw. Cook put under cool running water.
Mar 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes by dishwasher has no air gap
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired more than sixty days. Paid over phone Confirmation number 246059889.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler, Manager moved chicken
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Shell fish tags not saved for ninety days.
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam Shellfish tags not labeled with last day of use.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by cook line full of dished. Manager removed dishes and cleaned handwashing sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen and hall
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open and used bottle of water in the reach in cooler. Manager discarded bottles of water
Oct 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe from dishwasher sticking into floor drain.
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clams over cut cabbage. Chef moved clams
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guards at pastry open air cooler
Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Chef was informed to save tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink full of cloth towels, manager removed towels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 2 employees expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef on the counter in kitchen. Manager returned beef to walk in cooler to thaw.
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners. Manager discarded paper towels
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and scallops over vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink full of dishes. Manager removed dishes.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Form emailed
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up food
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.using paper towels as liners for food. Chef removed paper towels
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 12/1/2023 Paid over phone. Confirmation number is 236053215
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up
Jul 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.