BOSTON JOHNNYS
2120 - 2122 N DIXIE HWY, Hollywood FL 33020 · 954.923.7650
Last inspected Jan 23, 2026 · 8 visits since April 2024
MAY 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator arrived during inspection, renewed online, and confirmed via details license now current.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025004464 | Jan 16, 2025 | Feb 4, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Sir Lawrence reach in freezer by ice machine, bag of raw chicken above open box of frozen fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink faucet missing vacuum breaker.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage are not secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted. Employee inverted.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled, have cut marks and no longer cleanable
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at left side of hood in kitchen
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings stored above cheese in reach in cooler. Operator moved to flip top to properly store
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Cooked chili date marked 3-9. Employee states chili was cooked and frozen. Item has been held at refrigeration for 2 days. Employee redated
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing green substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed in mop sink closet
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
Jan 17, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 7 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 priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 1-6 in reach in cooler. See stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside of wheels of cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches on gasket to combo reach in cooler/freezer in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on trash receptacle in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of reach in cabinet holding dry storage items in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of table mounted can opener in kitchen Observed 5 live roaches inside of gaskets of cook line flip top cooler doors
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. Provided to operator
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on ground behind cook line flip top in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on top of croc pot warmer in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches on reach in cooler/freezer in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground under pos system at bar
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top
May 29, 2024Inspection 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. 1) Plastic cup in container of cole slaw in kitchen fliptop unit. Employee removed cup. 2) Plastic cups in bulk spice containers in dry storage. Employee removed cups.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic hotel pans on shelf above hand sink not inverted. Employee inverted for proper storage.
Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler.
May 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator arrived during inspection, renewed online, and confirmed via details license now current.
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. Bulletin printed and provided.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Gloria Duke
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. Bulletin printed, provided, and signed during inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced soap.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In store room reach in freezer, non commercially bagged meatballs and soups not date marked.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by ice machine not secured.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle and spray bottle of water by cook line missing labels. Employee labeled both.
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.