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HIJINKS SPORTS GRILL

133 SE MIZNER BLVD, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561.465.3077

Last inspected Mar 26, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats165
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020592
Grade history
DEC 24
MAR 25
MAY 25
AUG 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies at bar in dining room near reach in doors storing beer kegs.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,000

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025070002Aug 26, 2025Oct 22, 2025$600
2--2025042462May 7, 2025Jun 25, 2025$200
2--2025037803Mar 27, 2025Jun 3, 2025$200

Inspection history

12 visits, newest first

Mar 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Probe thermometer cleaned and sanitized
High priority/22-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above cooked cauliflower, cooked carrots, pretzels in front cook line flip top cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa date marked 3/17 in front cook line flip line flip top. See Stop Sale
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Salsa date marked 3/17 in front cook line flip line flip top. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-24-5
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked cauliflower, cooked carrots, cooked broccoli prepared on Monday not date marked, operator date marked
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at front cook line flip top cooler
Basic/23-24-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/ soiled with accumulated food debris, grease. Observed above cook line in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed next to oven in cook line
Basic/36-24-5
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on shelf under prep table holding microwave in kitchen
Basic/14-20-4
The state's own report →
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp in one door freezer Removed
High priority/08A-17-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Placed behind ring
High priority/29-37-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (54F - Cold Holding); cheese slices (54F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Placed in cooler less than four hours ago. Not prepped or portioned today. Removed
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
May 8, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

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 ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately four live flies in kitchen by dishwasher flying around. Flies not landing on anything. Two live flies at liquor bottle well at bar. Flies not landing on anything.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint/Return visit May 8, 2025 · No live flies at dishmachine Approximately four live lives at liquor bottle well at bar Admin Complaint
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to measure less than 50F
Intermediate/05-03-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Basic/36-34-5/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Beginning of cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No lighting in walk in cooler
Basic/38-01-4/Return visit May 8, 2025 · Time Extended
May 7, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.

4 High priority7 Intermediate5 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. Chef observed Using cellphone and then began touching container of chicken wings and knives
High priority/12A-16-4
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately four live flies in kitchen by dishwasher flying around. Flies not landing on anything. Two live flies at liquor bottle well at bar. Flies not landing on anything.
High priority/35A-02-6/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw tuna over onion rings.one door freezer. Not commercially packaged. Removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink.
High priority/29-37-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers of liquid shortening blocking sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing stainless steal container
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw ahi tuna in poke tuna dish
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Near dish wash area
Intermediate/31B-02-4
Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Unable to measure less than 50F
Intermediate/05-03-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Beginning of cook line
Basic/36-17-5
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. No lighting in walk in cooler
Basic/38-01-4
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Walk in cooler
Basic/22-16-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of one door reach in freezer
Basic/29-49-6
Mar 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning/Return visit Mar 28, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 27, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Three live flies at bar in dining room near reach in doors storing beer kegs.
High priority/35A-02-6/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Soda gun stored in ice bin used for consumption at bar
High priority/01B-03-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex with flour on dry storage shelf Pesticide with food items on shelf next to freezer chest
High priority/41-10-4/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to microwave
Intermediate/22-02-4/Warning
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave exterior
Basic/23-24-4/Warning
Dead roaches on premises. Two dead roaches on side of freezer One dead roach on hand sink faucet Removed and sanitized areas
Basic/35A-03-4/Admin Complaint
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Between floor tiles on cook line
Basic/36-22-4/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hand sink in kitchen On floor coving under hand sink
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cook line
Basic/36-17-5/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to freezer chest Gaskets to bane Marie cooler doors on cook line
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Unclean standing Water Beer keg reach in cooler at bar
Basic/29-49-6/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under hand sink on cook line
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 13 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over French fries one door freezer Items Not commercially packaged Removed
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken skewers over raw beef in walk-in cooler Removed
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table End of cook line
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna bowl served with raw ahi tuna Hawaiian tuna poke
Intermediate/02B-01-5
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-05-6
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to triple sink
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.
Intermediate/02B-02-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Food splatter ceiling tiles in kitchen
Basic/36-34-5
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 reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/06-09-1
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Sep 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (50F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit than four hours. Over stocked. Placed in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Prep table blocking hand sink at fryers
Intermediate/31A-09-4/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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At dish machine
Intermediate/41-17-4/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.
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under hand sink at fryers
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Stored food not covered. Red and white Onions on shelf next to flip top Beef patties in freezer chest
Basic/08B-12-5/Warning
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Under hand sink at fryers
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) in kitchen and bar.
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent covers 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. tuna and mahi
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Both hand sinks in kitchen
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour Sugar
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Jul 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. On the dry storage rack in the kitchen, a bottle of unknown liquid was stored with canned goods. The bottle was discarded.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Next to the walk in cooler, a spray bottle of red liquid was stored with no label. The chef labeled the bottle.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.