HOOTERS
2240 NW 19 ST STE 1101A, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Aug 25, 2025 · 7 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by server station- Garlic and oil 48F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes. Operator placed in reach in fresher to quick chill At reach in cooler - chopped lettuce 50F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by dish washing area- handwashing sink with apron inside- operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At lean dish rack- clean container stacked and wet nesting- operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm)
Jun 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
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.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by fryer station.
Dec 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips, no quaternary test strips
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen are in disrepair and missing tiles.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in dirty water in bucket by the rear exit door.
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at dishwasher put dirty dishes in dish washer, then grabbed clean dishes without washing hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed mint leaves at bar reach in cooler with food storage containers using non-food grade paper towels.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at dish washing area and in front of ice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket upright,operator properly stored.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes at prep table next to employee storage over ready to eat foods.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in kitchen area.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink opened half empty with cap on in reach in cooler at prep area over ready to eat food.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut lemons at bar area with stickers still on lemons at reach in cooler.
Oct 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at combi oven- observed pitcher of water inside hand washing sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed 9th plastic container being stored inside ranch dressing. Employee removed container.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at oil bins- observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket of dirty water.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in disrepair and missing tile on cook line
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.