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CANNOLI KITCHEN

2001 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561-405-0007

Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6011386
Grade history
NOV 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle stored in storage container for flour, sugar, and salt in kitchen.
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen and prep area.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed flip top cooler door handle missing, opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of reach in cooler door opposite cookline has exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Label on a Brownies packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to two bay sink in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
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Feb 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter handling telephone and then filling frosting bags without first handwashing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, assorted pizza slices, identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking at front counter display.
High priority/03F-02-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, at warewash area and in kitchen.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Warning
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole at front counter ceiling with a piece of cardboard placed in it.
Basic/36-32-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee at front counter wearing bracelets while handling food and food contact surfaces.
Basic/13-07-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed flip top cooler door at front counter pizza make station in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Interior of reach in cooler door has exposed insulation at two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
Label on brownies packaged onsite for customer self-service at front counter does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Sugar storage container lid broken in kitchen.
Basic/14-38-4/Warning
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink at front counter missing paper towels. Employee filled paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at handwashing sink at front counter.
Intermediate/27-16-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops, chef discarded bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling at front counter shows damage with a piece of cardboard over hole in ceiling
Basic/36-32-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwashing sink in kitchen missing handwashing sign
Basic/31B-04-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers with salt sugar and flour not labeled. Chef labeled containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary ammonium solution 0ppm Employee changed solution. New solution measured 200ppm
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Hole in ceiling above pizza prep line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Operator stated building is undergoing repairs. Time Extended
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cookies on front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jan 6, 2025 · Brownies and cookies not labeled. Time Extended
Nov 7, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mozzarella 48F. Moved to back of reach in cooler. 15 min later 44F
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For pizzas at front counter.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All expired of April 2024.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Bathroom located by back door in kitchen.
Basic/32-04-4/Warning
Hole in ceiling above pizza prep line.
Basic/36-24-5/Warning
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Brownies and cookies on front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink.
Basic/29-20-5/Warning
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. One can of ground tomatoes, 7/11, 6lbs. 9oz. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided operator Big 6 Poster.
Intermediate/11-07-5
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. Provided operator clean up poster.
Intermediate/11-27-4
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator time as a public health form. Operator completed form.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at the front counter. Operator labeled degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. 1. Standing water on floor in front of cookline. 2. Standing water in pitted areas of broken tiles in front of triple sink.
Basic/36-22-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken and cracked tiles throughout the kitchen floor.
Basic/36-17-5
Interior of reach in cooler in disrepair/has exposed insulation. 1. One door of reach in cooler, opposite stove top, missing interior panel, exposed insulation.
Basic/14-36-5
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Packaged brownies, cookies, and cannolis for customer self service at front counter.
Basic/02D-03-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood system above cook line in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Nov 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter pizza station- observed employee bottle of water on cutting board. Employee removed water bottle.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter pizza station-observed wiping cloth on cutting board. Employee removed wiping.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pizza sauce
High priority/01B-01-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen
Basic/36-17-5

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.