HILLSBORO BEACH RESORT
1159 HILLSBORO MILE, Hillsboro Beach FL 33062 · 954-416-3140
Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Business license expired since December 1st, more than 60 days ago.
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 poster to operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink next to Atosta cooler blocked with old equipment. Employee removed equipment from sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at both handwashing sinks in kitchen. Employee provided paper towels.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided poster to operator.
Oct 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at either handwashing sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at either handwashing sink
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024 Manager renewed license.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (44F - Cold Holding); pooled eggs (44F - Cold Holding). Employee stated held less than one hour. Moved to different cooler to quick chill.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by three compartment sink blocked with dishwashing equipment
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwashing sink on cook line, no paper towels provided. Employee supplied paper towels
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. On cook line, fan spiked with dust and debris
Dec 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. On cook line in cooler drawers, raw burgers stored in same container as ready to eat cheese
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. On cook line, hand wash sink blocked with employee belongings and glass rack
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge, no proof of food manager certificate
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand was sink on cook line, no paper towels provided
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On cook line, cup used to dispense flour
Apr 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler, grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Thawed over night. 41F
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. In reach in cooler, grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Thawed over night 41F
Jan 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired December 1, 2023
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat chicken tenders in reach in freezer. Operator moved beef to bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach in cooler, grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Thawed over night. 41°F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled with mold like substance Operator removed to be clean
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. On prep table on shelf, cups used to dispense flour and sugar. Operator removed cups
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. In reach in cooler, grouper not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Thawed over night 41°F
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On cook line, squeeze bottles not labeled. Operator labeled oil.
Oct 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observe with homemade ranch dressing, homemade Caesar salad dressing.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observe with homemade ranch dressing, homemade Caesar salad dressing..
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator washed and sanitized.
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
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.