DORSIA RESTAURANT
5837 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 561-302-1484
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 7 visits since January 2024
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw lamb above sea food in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored
★ 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--2017059906 | Dec 8, 2017 | Jan 12, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
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 00 ppm due to sanitize cycle run first and then rinse utensils. Operator set three compartment sink.
Food stored in ice used for drinks....soda bottle stored in drink ice in ice machine. Employee removed soda bottle and discarded ice. See stop sale.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks....soda bottle stored in drink ice in ice machine. Employee removed soda bottle and discarded ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...shrimp, calamari thawed in handwashing sink at kitchen. Employee removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...by the soda dispenser.
Clean utensils knife stored between prep table and steam table at kitchen. Employee removed.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack...ice scoop stored in soda box by the ice machine. Operator removed.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly...dishmachine sanitizer first cycle and then rinse.
Sep 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...no hot or cold water at kitchen due to broken valve.
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate1 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....chlorine 00 ppm.
Food stored in ice used for drinks....water bottles stored in drink ice at bar, employee burned ice. See stop sale.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw veal, raw lamb above shrimp, calamari, fish in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks....water bottles stored in drink ice at bar, employee burned ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....blanched green bean 49F, capers 51F at cook line in make table, food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit..... Hot holding grilled onions 97F, sausage 106F at cook line in make table being held less than an hour. Employee time marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by big garbage can. Employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ginger beer stored in handwashing sink at bar. Employee removed.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....meat sauce, other sauce at reach in cooler. Employee date marked.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...no hot or cold water at kitchen due to broken valve.
Plumbing system in disrepair handwashing sink at kitchen.
Apr 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...blue cheese 51F in reach in cooler,food was out for few minutes, food not prepped or portion today. Food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to reach in freezer to cool fast.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken stock 111F, grilled peppers 104F at cook line being held less than an hour. Operator time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade, employee cleaned.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly top of the soda rack by the ice machine. Operator removed scoop.
Oct 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.... raw veal, raw lamb, Raw ribs above raw sea food at tall reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...short ribs was cooked 4 days ago at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom...both unisex rest room.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in sugar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar, salt, flour. Operator labeled
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....marinara sauce 56 F in five gallons deep container with covered at walk in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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....00 ppm, after prime it came 100 ppm.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw lamb above sea food in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....marinara sauce 56 F in five gallons deep container with covered at walk in cooler. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...operator putting it back.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored can drinks in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection 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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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...tomato sauce 61°, tomato sauce 50° in walk in cooler. Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...tomato sauce 61°, tomato sauce 50° in walk in cooler. Per chef food was cooked yesterday.
Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...operator put it back
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...Chlorine
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter at bar. Employee removed
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.