CASA VERA
3249 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 702-589-1690
Last inspected May 18, 2026 · 4 visits since October 2023
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4 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding unit-; calamari, octopus, scallops (46-47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food items to cooler for quick chill. Operator stated items was placed in cold holding unit at 2 p.m..
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2016045242 | Sep 23, 2016 | Dec 14, 2016 | $400 |
| 2--2016042645 | Sep 9, 2016 | Oct 27, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 105 oz can of chick peas dented
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 at 0 ppm chlorine, chef fixed machine and primed 100 ppm chlorine
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clam tags not marked with last day of use.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can in front of handwashing sink in kitchen employee moved can
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at front counter.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Chef removed bowl
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water at cook line between reach, chef removed
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled
Dec 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes at dishwasher and three compartment sink has drain pipes going into drain.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at licensing inspection
Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tile missing by dishwasher
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No receptacle
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in the wall by the dishwasher
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in coolers.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing signs at any handwashing sinks
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes at dish washer not 1 inch
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. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 ppm. Chef changed bucket and primed dishwasher to 100 ppm chlorine.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners for food. Chef removed paper towels.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over vegetables. Chef moved eggs
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in restroom and by the dishwasher hand wash sink
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding unit-; calamari, octopus, scallops (46-47F - Cold Holding). Operator moved food items to cooler for quick chill. Operator stated items was placed in cold holding unit at 2 p.m..
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under plastic container with all purpose flour. Observed at cook line grill station.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen cook line- observed service utensils being stored inside container with food contact surfaces up. Operator stored utensils properly.
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.