EL FASSI COUSINE
12355 HAGEN RANCH RD #603, Boynton Beach FL 33437 · 5615073162
Last inspected Jan 27, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside of box holding drill stored on prep table with food items next to back door across from ware washing area. Operator removed box from establishment. Observed 1 live roach under pizza flip top cooler at front counter/pizza area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,240
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024013630 | Feb 19, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | $320 |
| 2--2017026843 | May 16, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 | $400 |
| 2--2015048584 | Oct 14, 2015 | Dec 11, 2015 | $520 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (44-45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator elected to discard with time remaining on clock.
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment no self-closing doors.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
Feb 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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- From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on cook line
Feb 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored in reach in section of pizza line flip top. Operator removed
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to set up triple sink and manually sanitize
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw veal stored above raw fish in cook line drawers. Employee reorganized
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands, touch face and hair, then proceed to handle pan of food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Observed raw salmon fully thawed in commercially packaged ROP stored in drawers under grill unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Pizza by the slice temped at 95F has no time marking. Employee states Pizza was cooked within 30 minutes. Employee time marked
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large hotel pan store on top of hand wash sink in kitchen area
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing machine
No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator arrived at time of inspection
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. Operator unable to provide at time or inspection
Accumulation of dead insects. Observed on top of ware washing machine
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip tops
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. Observed raw salmon fully thawed in commercially packaged ROP stored in drawers under grill unit. See Stop Sale
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door low reach in on cook line
Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed at control device installed above ware washing machine
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed on cook line
Oct 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. See comments
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. Not provided for any employees
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer floor in poor repair. Does not allow walk in freezer door to close
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at door of left side flip top cook line cooler
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta Fagioli soup stored in walk in cooler date marked Sep. 25. See stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside of box holding drill stored on prep table with food items next to back door across from ware washing area. Operator removed box from establishment. Observed 1 live roach under pizza flip top cooler at front counter/pizza area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
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. See comments
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. Not provided for any employees
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of box holding drill stored on prep table with food items next to back door. Operator removed box from establishment. Observed 2 dead roaches under ware washing machine. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer floor in poor repair. Does not allow walk in freezer door to close
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at door of left side flip top cook line cooler
Aug 18, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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....garlic in oil 72° at server station, butter 48° in salad cooler, feta cheese 46°, artichoke 48°, ricotta cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being more than 4 hours,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....garlic in oil 72° at server station, butter 48° in salad cooler, feta cheese 46°, artichoke 48°, ricotta cheese 47° in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen being more than 4 hours, employee discarded food.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....brown sauce, chicken stock, soup was cooke 2 and 3 days ago at walk in cooler. Employee date marked.
Wall, soda dispenser shelf, pipe soiled with black mold like substance at server station. Employee cleaned.
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.