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BOCA GROVE HONEYBELL CAFE

21350 WHITTAKER DR, Boca Raton FL 33433

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022531
Grade history
FEB 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); melon (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. No heat test strips or heat measuring disk available at time of inspection
Intermediate/16-62-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at pool bar handwashing sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No employee must wash hands at handwashing sink at pool bar
Basic/31B-04-4
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vent and surrounding ceiling space above warewashing storage area soiled with dust.
Basic/36-34-5
Utensils in poor condition. Spatula stored at warewashing area heavily melted. Operator discarded.
Basic/14-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Bar dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
High priority/22-41-4
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at bar area warewashing machine.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in back prep area dishmachine.
Intermediate/16-62-1
Jul 31, 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
Show 1 finding ▾
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Feb 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Glass washer at bar chlorine at 0 ppm. Manager changed sanitizer bucket and primed to 100
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink on cook line not hot.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tank at bar not secured. Manager secured tank
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); melon (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); milk (47F - Cold Holding); pasta (47F - Cold Holding); melon (47F - Cold Holding). The items were stored in the cooler overnight. The items were not prepped or portioned today. The items were discarded. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5

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.