HOLIDAY INN - BOCA RATON NORTH
701 NW 53RD ST, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 3125452169
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 11 visits since September 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... 1 live roaches on the prep table at kitchen. Manager killed 3 live roaches behind ice machine at kitchen
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025045395 | May 22, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $1,000 |
| 2--2024046752 | Jul 12, 2024 | Sep 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018035510 | Jun 27, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $400 |
| 2--2018031199 | Jun 8, 2018 | Aug 9, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Jan 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw eggs with macaroni cheese in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored.
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....single serve butter 71F in original box on shelf underneath table at kitchen. Butter 68F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....single serve butter 71F in original box on shelf underneath table at kitchen. Butter 68F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade. Manager removed to clean
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by cabinet at kitchen
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner...ice bucket by the ice machine. Cleaned plate at kitchen. Manager removed
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice bucket stored on the floor by the ice machine. Managed properly stored.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public...employee personal food raw eggs with macaroni cheese at reach in cooler. Manager removed egg
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath dishmachine, three compartment sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen
Jul 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored....ice bucket on the floor, employee removed
Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment...heavy Objectinable odors at bar area, by the swimming pool.
May 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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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. Tested at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer solution and primed machine, retesting at 100ppm.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Two bags of cooked pasta prepared more than 7 days ago dated 5/9/25 observed in three door reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line and handwash sink by triple sink area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee provided a non-operational probe thermometer requiring a new battery.
No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler area.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged above triple sink and walk in cooler area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris throughout warewashing and kitchen areas.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above and below triple sink area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface of warewashing machine heavily soiled with dust and food debris. Warewashing drain catcher heavily soiled with food debris.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on storage shelf near warewashing room entrance left of cook line.
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Inner wall utility piping exposed above and below triple sink areas. HVAC/R utility lines hanging and exposed above walk in cooler area.
Jan 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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....chlorine 00 ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license....license expired from 2023
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken with pickled containers in stored in same container, touched each other, raw steak above pickle in reach in cooler. Manager properly stored.
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....rice, cooked vegetables, cheeses, tomato sauce, spring mix, cut tomatoes, corn all at 45 to 49F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice, cooked vegetables, cheeses, tomato sauce, spring mix, cut tomatoes, corn all at 45 to 49F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine...Chlorine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, manager provided at time of inspection.
Drain cover(s) missing at kitchen.
To go container with no handle used to dispense food in Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce. Manager removed container.
Jul 15, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Observed: Dead roaches on premises\2026 13 dead roaches behind ice machine. Administrative complaint
Jul 13, 2024Administrative 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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Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...1 live roach crawling on the wall behind ice machine. Manager killed. Administrative complaint. Per Nuarette Ponce immediately Administrative complaint with Following Monday callback
Observed: Dead roaches on premises… 13 dead roaches behind ice machine. Administrative complaint
Jul 12, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shrimp, raw steak above cheese, fruits in 3 door reach tall reach in cooler....raw salmon above cut lettuce in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found... 1 live roaches on the prep table at kitchen. Manager killed 3 live roaches behind ice machine at kitchen
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/... Brandon Philpart, ServSafe expired 3/13/24.. provided current license at end of the inspection. Patricia Ridings by Always food safe. Issue 9/12/22
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....several sauce, gravy, pasta, corn bean salad in reach in cooler. Per manager food was prepped, cooked 3 days ago, advise manager to date marked.
Dead roaches on premises...13 dead roaches by the water heater at kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees all handwashing sink at establishment.
Jan 11, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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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....00 ppm
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw hamburger above sauce in reach in cooler, employee properly stored
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...butter 67°, cream cheese 63° in self serve buffet line being held less than 4 hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 67°, cream cheese 63° in self serve buffet line being held less than 4 hours. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container in handwashing sink at kitchen, employee moved.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
Sep 29, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 28, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
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...00 ppm.
Food with mold-like growth can vegetables, commercially processed feta salad, fresh mozzarella See stop sale issue.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler.
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....butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line, yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler, butter 49° in walk in cooler, turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55°, French fries cooked potatoes 55° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook all food being held more than four hours
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line, yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler, butter 49° in walk in cooler, turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55°, French fries cooked potatoes 55°, bacon 56°, bacon 56° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen, per Cook all food being held more than four hours ( yesterday and day before yesterday and continue). Stop sale issue. Advised to operator discarded food.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....multiple cleaner spray bottles stored in kitchen below fryer. Employee moved.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler. Employee discarded food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by prep table.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine test kit for Dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink..kitchen, dishwashing area..
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...several cleaning spray bottles. Employee moved those bottles.
Ceiling tile missing, disrepair throughout establishment
Hole in or other damage to wall through out establishment.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen.
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.