BONEFISH MAC'S RESTAURANT
2000 NE 36 ST, Lighthouse Point FL 33064 · 954-781-6227
Last inspected Mar 18, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 32 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects resting and flying in the dry storage area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $75
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014730 | Feb 15, 2023 | Jun 5, 2023 | $75 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in warewash area.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See Stop Sale.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at two door reach in freezer at cookline in kitchen.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled dry wiping cloth stored on food prep tables opposite cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Imitation lobster meat thawing in standing water on storage shelf in prep room. Operator moved to sink to thaw under running water.
Jan 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams, in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
Clam tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed soiled scrub sponge in hand sink basin.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Islamorada Key lime pie with house made merengue topping containing a raw shell egg, not identified on menu as having a hidden raw ingredient.
No tag on/for original container of raw, in-shell clams, in reach in cooler in kitchen. See stop sale.
1. Wall soiled with black mold like substance behind dish machine and drain boards in warewash area. 2. Wall soiled with dust opposite cookline in kitchen.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. 1.. Observed torn door gaskets at single door True, reach in freezer in kitchen.
Hole in wall next to hand sink at cookline in kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at the cookline stored in Utensil water 114F in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Walk in freezer door gasket. 2. Walk in cooler door gasket. 3. Three door reach in cooler gaskets opposite grill at cookline in kitchen. 4. Heavy old food debris observed under grill at cookline in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to clear food containers stored on cleaned utensil rack after cleaning in warewash area.
Several clear food storage containers cracked or broken and stored clean at cleaned utensil rack in warewash area. Operator discarded.
Standing water in bottom of three reach-in-cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Utensils in poor condition. 1. Observed melted and damaged handle on whisk stored cleaned at cleaned utensil rack in warewash area. Operator discarded.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked lid on Panko storage container in dry storage area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Soiled door gaskets at two and three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses, observed stored on cutting board opposite cookline. Operator removed.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed stored on food prep counter in kitchen. Operator removed wiping cloth.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the top interior of the ice machine in the prep area.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Cleaned forks stored on shelf at food prep table in prep area stored not inverted. Operator inverted.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. Employee removed bracelet.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn door gaskets on reach in freezer at the cook line and lettuce dispenser opposite fryers in kitchen.
Light not functioning. One light not functioning at the hood above the fryers in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored in ware washing area and on food prep tables. Operator removed.
May 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects resting and flying in the dry storage area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. 1. Mechanically tenderized raw steak stored over raw fish in pan in the walk in cooler. 2. Raw ground beef patty stored over raw octopus in the walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Islamorada key lime pie.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout kitchen, prep area, and dry storage area. Operator started to clean during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal water bottles and clothing stored with cleaned utensils on rack next to dish machine. Employee removed items.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gasket on lettuce dispenser in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Single use gloves in boxes stored on the floor in dry storage area. Operator removed.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. 1. Behind food prep tables in the prep area. 1. Behind dry storage racks in dry storage area. 2. On walls around dishwasher and drain boards. Operator started to clean during inspection.
Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean.observed stored on food prep table in ware wash area. Employee removed.
Apr 12, 2024Inspection 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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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 washers at front bar chlorine at 0 ppm. Chef changed sanitizer bottle and primed to 100 ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Little bowls used for sauces. Chef discarded bowls.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives between cooler and wall. Chef removed and washed and sanitized
Sep 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to handling clean utensils without washing hands. Employee handles raw chicken with gloved hands then proceeded to handle utensils without changing gloves and washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands and move utensils to ware washing area
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cooked shrimp in cook line flip top. Operator reorganized
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Area around soda nozzles at wait station soiled. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection. Discussed with operator
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at hand wash sink in ware washing area. Plumber arrived at time of inspection
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at fire extinguisher next to back door
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.