BOCA HIDEAWAY
2901 NORTH FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561.750.9944
Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
FEB 24
FEB 25
APR 25
JAN 26
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026019412 | Jan 23, 2026 | Apr 8, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Spray bottle containing blue toxic substance not labeled at storage rack in warehouse wash area. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets, three door bison reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Light not functioning. Observed two lights not functioning at hood in kitchen.
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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, bison, reach-in-cooler in kitchen.
Jan 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled cell phone with no gloves before handling tongs and sauté pan to prepare food, without washing hands. Advised employee of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face with no gloves while preparing food. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cheese in flip top cooler. Advised employee of proper storage, employee moved cheese.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Unable to provide during inspection.
Food stored on floor. In walk in freezer, box of ground turkey stored on floor. Advised employee of proper storage.
Apr 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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 ppm at zero. Manager changed bucket and primed sanitizer Manager fixed sanitizer.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken above cooked mash potatoes and ketchup cup servings in three door flip top cooler on cook line. Chicken was moved to bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings; (46F - Cold Holding) left on top of flip top cooler. Cook took the chicken wings that he said were there 1 hour when they opened and put them in the walk in cooler
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling and vents with accumulation of dust
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer, boxes of frozen rolls. Manager picked up boxes.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front bar. Manager posted a handwashing sign at handwashing sink
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water leaking on to floor from inside three door flip top cooler on cook line
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Employee removed food item
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle contains pink liquid identified as a degreaser located next
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
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.email operator form.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at cook line hand washing sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen cook line- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Operator removed tongs.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen mop sink- observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket.
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.