BONEFISH GRILL
9598 GLADES RD, Boca Raton FL 33434
Last inspected Mar 20, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live small flying insects found At prep area in kitchen - approximately 20 small flying insects landing on containers of food on shelves above prep counters. At back employee bathroom in kitchen approximately 1 small flying insect flying in bathroom.
★ 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--2025075585 | Sep 12, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as a food liner, chef removed paper towels
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink by the salad station has no paper towels. Manager filled paper towels
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoops in standing water, dipper well was not turned on. Manager removed scoops and turned dipper well on.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with stickers on cook line, chef discarded cut avocados and removed stickers and washed before cutting
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil in spray bottle not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Sep 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live small flying insects found At prep area in kitchen - approximately 20 small flying insects landing on containers of food on shelves above prep counters. At back employee bathroom in kitchen approximately 1 small flying insect flying in bathroom.
On dry storage shelf next to reach in freezer there were dented cans present. See stop sale.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. At kitchen are- server handle dirty dishes then proceeded to handle single service items without washing their hands - educated operator - employee washed hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris on sauce containers.Operator placed in dish machine.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Garlic in oil had time mark on cook line but no written or typed plan on corporate time as a public health control form.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer could be seen on sides.
Personal water canister and umbrella stored in or above single-service items.
May 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. What ppm less than 100 ppm. Chef correct ppm to 300 ppm
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at hand washing sink on cook line at 82°F
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (51F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (52F - Cold Holding) pans were double stacked not allowing cold air to hit pans at flip to cooler on cook line. Manager removed the stacks and put items in cooler to cool.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on flip top cooler on cook line. Manager discarded cup of water.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. There's water on the floor at the front bar from some sort of leak
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. risotto (51F - Cold Holding); street corn (51F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Item in two door flip top cooler at risotto (51F - Cold Holding); cream street corn (51F - Cold Holding) See stop sale chicken salad (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (48F - Cold Holding); cabbage (48F - Cold Holding) Manager emptied cooler to working cooler and called for maintenance
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Dec 11, 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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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen near exit door- observed hand washing sink being blocked by trash can. Operator removed trash can.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cook line xpress chef oven- observed plates and sheet trays being stored not inverted.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep table at oven- observed wiping cloth on cutting board.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl like object used, manager discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Wokerput hat on
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at the front bar had no hand wash signs, manager posted a hand wash sign
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.