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EAT SHOP

61 SE 1 AVE, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.419.8289

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

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats15
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021372
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately seven flies at hand sink in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

5 cases · $2,400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025028414Feb 14, 2025Jul 30, 2025$400
2--2023064885Oct 31, 2023Apr 2, 2024$800
2--2021055669Nov 30, 2021May 25, 2022$400
2--2017023653Apr 26, 2017Oct 13, 2017$400
2--2015004209Jan 8, 2015Apr 2, 2015$400

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee taking customer order at front counter, then entered kitchen donned new gloves and started to take food from the flip top cooler without first hand washing.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen.
Basic/36-32-5/Warning
Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in dining and kitchen areas.
Basic/32-12-6/Warning
Show the remaining 6 findings ▾
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Observed breaks, cracks, and duct tape used to repair door tracks on reach in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in kitchen.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gaskets and tracks at small and large chest freezers in kitchen. 3. Observed heavily soiled floor drain at hand sink in kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to cookline in kitchen.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on reach in chest freezer lid.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
The state's own report →
Feb 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25. Operator renewed during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over commercially packaged dressings. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved eggs.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employees was cleaning soiled meat slicer before handling portions of sliced turkey, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands.
High priority/12A-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Evidenced by pans and scale sitting in hand washing sink. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink. Operator removed items from sink.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Nov 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the back reach in cooler, raw eggs stored over unwashed avocados. The eggs were moved to the bottom.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the double door reach in cooler, raw hamburgers stored over cooked corned beef. The corned beef was moved
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the dry storage rack, open can of paint was stored above apple cider vinegar. The paint can was removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At the kitchen hand wash sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris and dust. The shelving above the side of the cook line.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 14, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 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
Equipment in poor repair. Fryer basket in poor repair
Basic/14-11-5
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Basic/31B-04-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind triple sink
Basic/36-27-5
Aug 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken spring rolls bottom reach in cooler Removed
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm)
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
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
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles Above flip top
Basic/36-34-5
Equipment in poor repair. Sliding glass Freezer chest
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Basic/14-69-4
Stored food not covered. Sliding glass Freezer chest
Basic/08B-12-5
Nov 1, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles dusty over bane Marie Vents in walk in cooler
Basic/36-34-5/Warning/Return visit Nov 1, 2023 · Time Extended
Oct 31, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately seven flies at hand sink in kitchen
High priority/35A-02-6/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. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings(48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallop (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) marinated raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings(48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallop (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) marinated raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles dusty over bane Marie Vents in walk in cooler
Basic/36-34-5/Warning
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 Removed
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. Onions on floor back storage area
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in Walk in cooler
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in kitchen
Basic/29-11-4/Warning
Jul 26, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer, the raw Philly meat was stored over cooked gyro meat. Employee removed gyro meat to another freezer.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, cheese (45F - Cold Holding); wings (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). The operator turned down the thermostat of the unit to chill the items and cold hold. In the flip top cooler, cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Items moved to the cooler less than 4 hours ago. The items were moved to another cooler to chill and cold hold.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the grill station, hamburger (95F - Hot Holding). The hamburgers were stored at room temperature for less than 1 hour. The owner will start using TPHC. Time mark applied. Paperwork emailed
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and between equipment and prep tables
Basic/36-73-4

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.