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CORPORATE CATERERS BOCA RATON

5965 W HILLSBORO BLVD, Parkland FL 33067

Last inspected Dec 8, 2025 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeCaterer
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceCAT1620984
Grade history
APR 24
JAN 25
MAR 25
AUG 25
DEC 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yellow rice dated 11/25 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025069010Aug 19, 2025Nov 3, 2025$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you shopping back used to store sliced bread in reach in freezer. Operator removed.
High priority/14-31-5/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked yellow rice dated 11/25 in walk in cooler. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
Establishment packaging time/temperature control for safety food using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Location is vacuum packaging cooked ham and holding in freezer for more than 2 days.
Intermediate/03G-43-2
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. chimichurri sauce (56F - Cooling for 1 hour at 9:45, 58F at 10:23) cooling in glass reach in cooler in deep filled covered container. Operator moved to walk in cooler and removed top to increase cooling rate.
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Corrective Action Taken
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen used to stored bowls and catering pan top. Hand sink by coffee machine used to dump pickles. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers wet nesting at warewashing storage rack.
Basic/24-08-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed plantains being taken directly from original box and sliced on slicer without washing item first. Operator washed produce.
Basic/08B-39-4
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Vacuum packaged cooked ham stored in walk in freezer. Per operator, ham has been held for approximately 7 days. See stop sale.
Basic/03G-54-1
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm at kitchen prep line. Operator dumped solution and prepared to bucket, retesting at 200ppm.
Basic/21-08-4/Corrected On-Site
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Aug 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit Aug 20, 2025 · Extension callback due 8/27 Time Extended
Aug 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
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. Dishmachine tested at 0ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Bin of raw ground chicken stored on top of raw beef in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (53F - Cold Holding); Per operator, whole milk was held more than 4 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today held in back walk in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whole milk (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (54F - Cold Holding), ground beef (54F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today held at kitchen glass reach in. Per operator, mozzarella cheese and ground beef were held in cooler less than 3 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Per operator, whole milk was held more than 4 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale. cooked beef (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (53F - Cold Holding); tofu (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (50F - Cold Holding) not prepared or portioned today held in back walk in cooler for more than 6 hours overnight. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink on kitchen cook line used to store food containers. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink installed warewashing station. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Spray bottle containing Fabuloso surface cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. AC vents above catering prep coolers soiled with mold like substance.
Basic/36-34-5
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. The manager corrected the hose in the bucket. Retested to 100ppm Chlorine
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the reach in freezer, inside the cases for the peas and the corn were to go containers that were used to dispense the food. The containers were removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At the back of the kitchen, the walk in cooler door and reach in cooler door handles are soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
Food stored on floor. In the walk freezer, frozen fried egg patties were stored on the floor under the storage rack. The cases were moved from the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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. Dishmachine tested at 100ppm. Operator adjusted sanitizer line and primed machine, retested at 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw potatoes not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee slicing unwashed potatoes directly from original box. Operator discussed proper cleansing procedures with employee and washed the potatoes.
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site
Ripped tin foil used as shelf cover in drink prep area and top of ice machine. Operator removed.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet, soiled wiping cloth on floor in beverage area. Operator placed in sanitizer solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled spray bottles with chemicals.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dented cans present. 4 cans of mandarin oranges. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-01-4
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

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.