ANTHONY'S COAL FIRED PIZZA
851 S FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33432
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches crawling behind bar underneath bar top. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023041843 | Jul 27, 2023 | Aug 23, 2023 | $800 |
| 2--2021039973 | Aug 27, 2021 | Sep 23, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment from outside through customer entrance then picked up plated food delivered and delivered to customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
Live, small flying insects found. Approximately 3 live small, flying insects in kitchen flying around food preparation area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects on wall next to pizza makes station in dining room. Approximately 8 live small, flying insects on wall behind bar. Approximately 4 live, small flying insects flying around drain underneath triple sink behind bar. Advised Operator to eliminate live,small flying insects, clean/sanitize areas.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw chicken over raw comminuted beef. Operator moved raw chicken below raw comminuted beef.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 3 live roaches crawling behind bar underneath bar top. Advised Operator to eliminate live roaches, clean and sanitize area.
Time/temperature control for safety food (cooked chicken wings) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control (TPHC) has no time marking. Cooked chicken wings; no time mark. Operator stated cooked chicken wings held using 4 hour TPHC plan, applied appropriate time mark.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Pizza make top cooler; house made tomato sauce (48F - Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (46F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held overfilled in pans for less than 4 hours, removed overfilled portions.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Operator stated chicken wings partially cooked (not to a minimum of 165F and not for longer than 1 hour), cooled to 41F, subsequently cooked to a minimum temperature of 165F, no approved written procedures available. Advised Operator to submit written procedures for approval.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At speed rack; cooked chicken wings (79F - Cooling 12:15/79F 12:50). Operator stated cooling for 20 minutes on closely stacked sheet trays at this rate will not reach 70 F within 2 hours, separated street trays moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling.
Dead roaches on premises. Approximately 6 dead roaches behind bar on floor under equipment. Advised Operator to remove dead roaches, clean/sanitize area.
Jun 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance inside ice machine by ice chute and tray
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table. Chef removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt containers not labeled. Salt labeled salt.
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned tuna dented to seam of can.
Live, small flying insects found - 2 at bar not seen landing on food or food contact surfaces. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza cooler: artichokes (58F - Cold Holding) Observed double panned in cooler. Operator placed artichokes in lower portion of cooler.; salad cooler: boiled eggs (50F - Cold Holding) Observed filled to rim of pan in cooler. Operator placed overstocked portion in lower portion of cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler: raw chicken (68F - Cooling) at 2:40; cooling since 2:00 - 63F at 3:07 Observing in deep covered container. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator placed in shallow pan with ice.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Not available at time of inspection. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Food splatter on wall in prep area.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife in hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One spray bottle under dish machine Spray bottle at mop sink
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in red pepper flakes
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles and unclean
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on slicer Removed
Jul 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mozzarella in walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Chicken wings Time marked
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce (94F) in steam table at pizza station. In unit less than four hours. Reheated to 165F
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee personal items stored in hand sink at dish machine
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer bucket in hand sink
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor outside walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour sugar
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with sanitizer stored on rack with clean plates in dining room Removed
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at back door blocked by boxes Removed
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling Vents in kitchen
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Jul 27, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. There are 3 live roaches in the electrical box at the back door in the kitchen There were 3 live roaches on the wall next to the back door in the kitchen. The manager was able to kill them. The area was cleaned and sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter soup station, pasta (75F - Cold Holding). The item was stored at room temperature. The item was at room temperature for less than 4 hours and was not prepared or portioned today. Ice was added to chill and cold hold.
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