DUCK TAVERN (THE)
5903 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 561.997.3929
Last inspected Jun 22, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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 to operator
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jun 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 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... operator set up triple sink to sanitize utensils. Technician here and corrected sanitizer 100 ppm
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese, ham in reach in cooler. Operator properly stored.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler.See stop sale. Operator discarded food.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation....chili was cooked 6/15 in reach in cooler
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cheese 45F, bacon 51F in tall reach in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today. Food being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food to freezer to chill fast.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle stored above oil. Operator properly removed.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...soup in reach in cooler was cooked 5 days ago without date marked. Operator date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...degreaser spray bottle. Operator labeled.
container with no handle used to dispense food in cooked broccoli rabe in reach in cooler. Operator removed container
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dec 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 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 +200 ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shell eggs above cheese at tall reach in cooler. Operator properly stored
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw salmon with raw sausage in same container contacted each other. Operator properly stored
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored spoon in handwashing sink, operator removed spoon
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...pink, yellow liquid spray bottles at kitchen. Operator labeled.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.... Mahimahi thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at reach in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Operator removed
Jul 29, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut lettuce 48F in flip top reach in cooler at east, stored food top of another container, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less four hour, operator removed food acceptable bottom shelf.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice in handwashing sink at bar.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured...operator secure
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Cheese 56-44F in tall reach in cooler, cheese is original packaged, being held less than 4 hours. Operator removed food acceptable up shelf.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...degreaser spray bottle, Clorox spray bottle above cooking oil. Employee removed cooking oil.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar. Operator removed drain line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored straining Matt in handwashing sink at bar, operator removed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...pink liquid spray bottle, operator labeled.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar, operator secured.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored...fruit fly eliminate sprayer hang on with liquor at bar. Employee removed.
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...dumped ice in handwashing sink, Matt in handwashing sink at bar. Employee cleaned and removed pipe
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at bar, at kitchen.
Feb 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in the reach in cooler. The operator removed from the packaging.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
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 and reviewed with operator
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 to operator
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/can opener blade
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.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened up packaging
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at kitchen fire extinguisher
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.