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AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL

99 SE MIZNER BLVD STE 116, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 949-236-1278

Last inspected Jun 9, 2026 · 6 visits since May 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021370
Grade history
MAY 24
MAR 25
APR 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink at kitchen has no hot water coming out of faucet.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019040634Aug 2, 2019Oct 21, 2019$400

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jun 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chick peas stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bags. Discussed with operator
High priority/14-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · No food grade bags being used Time Extended/Return visit Jun 9, 2026 · Using thank you bags to wrap food To next unannounced Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 81F provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Verified hot water at other locations
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Water not turning on at handwashing sink Time Extended/Return visit Jun 9, 2026 · No hot water coming out of faucet at handwashing sink in kitchen To next Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen fire extinguisher
/45-02-4/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Fire extinguisher in recharge mode Time Extended/Return visit Jun 9, 2026 · Fire extinguisher in recharge mode Time Extended
Jun 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Using plastic thank you bags as storage
High priority/14-31-5/Repeat Violation
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cut watermelon in two door reach in cooler in kitchen Manager removed eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwashing sink at kitchen has no hot water coming out of faucet.
Intermediate/27-16-4/Repeat Violation
Ceiling tile missing. Tile missing by above mop sink.
Basic/36-36-4
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguisher in recharge mode.
/45-02-4
Jun 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chick peas stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bags. Discussed with operator
High priority/14-31-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · No food grade bags being used Time Extended
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Kathy Kianfar 8-14-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Not available Time Extended
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 81F provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Verified hot water at other locations
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Water not turning on at handwashing sink Time Extended
- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen fire extinguisher
/45-02-4/Return visit Jun 8, 2026 · Fire extinguisher in recharge mode Time Extended
Apr 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Frozen chick peas stored in direct contact with plastic handle printed bags. Discussed with operator
High priority/14-31-5/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/Kathy Kianfar 8-14-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water of 81F provided at kitchen hand wash sink. Verified hot water at other locations
Intermediate/27-16-4/Warning
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen fire extinguisher
/45-02-4
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/KATHY KIANFAR 8/14/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Food thermometer Unable to measure under 130F
Intermediate/05-03-4
May 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4

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.