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FRANS CHICKEN HAVEN

1925 FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.674.2054

Last inspected Apr 21, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012953
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Out less than four hours. Steam table not plugged in. Instructed chef to reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Apr 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. A. Mccrane D. Smetiglio C. Stuart C. Hernandez S. Carter All expired 1/5/26.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in prep room.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Interior of reach in freezer doors in disrepair/has exposed insulation in prep room.
Basic/14-36-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gasket at small chest freezer.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex Spray bottles with brown sugar and lids on rack in kitchen
High priority/41-10-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Two door reach in cooler unclean
Basic/22-16-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Gizzards in standing water
Basic/06-01-5
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed Employee on phone taking orders and immediately began handling cooking equipment without washing hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (122F - Hot Holding); in steam table. Out less than four hours. Steam table not plugged in. Instructed chef to reheat to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9/26/2019
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to reach in coolers and freezer in kitchen Shelving to reach in coolers in kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken in triple sink In standing water
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Sep 16, 2024□ 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles on rack at triple sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning/Return visit Sep 16, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One chef on site
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles on rack at triple sink
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in livers
Basic/14-01-5/Warning
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. White refrigerator unit at front counter
Basic/05-09-4/Warning
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First two door reach in cooler in back kitchen
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Liver at room temperature in triple sink
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Oct 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
Intermediate/16-37-1
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in reach in coolers in back kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Basic/14-69-4
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelving two door reach in cooler
Basic/14-33-4
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There were no paper towels at the triple sink hand wash sink. Operator supplied paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site

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