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HOW YA DOUGH'N

4251 N FEDERAL HIGHWAY STE 1, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 561-617-1579

Last inspected Apr 30, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats7
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6022493
Grade history
NOV 23
DEC 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024 License expired less than sixty days
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Apr 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 2, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Verified existence of mop sink on plans. Mop sink being used as prep sink. Per operator mop water dumped into storm drain. Discussed with operator. Operator cleared mop sink to be used as intended
High priority/28-14-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ranch dressing prepared at establishment using tcs ingredients date marked for 8 days; 3/1-3/8. Discussed proper days of date marking with operator
High priority/02C-01-5/Warning
Approved HACCP Plan not maintained at the food establishment. Operator retrieved electronic copy at time of inspection
Intermediate/03G-56-2/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator not able to provide monitoring, verification and corrective action records required to be maintained by the approved Process Waiver or HACCP plan. Establishment receiving raw meats/ Cheeses reduced oxygen packaged from other location of the same ownership. Operator unable to provide logs at time of inspection. Discussed with operator
Intermediate/03G-49-2/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Oct 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Intermediate/11-26-1
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open used bottle of water on prep table. Employee discarded bottle of water
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table by steam table, standing water 74°F with in use tongs. Operator discarded water
High priority/10-05-5
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired December 1, 2024. Operator renewed license during inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flip top cooler, soufflé cup used to dispense dressing. Operator removed cup
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Dec 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2024 License expired less than sixty days
High priority/50-17-3
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paer towels at handwashing sink. Employees filled paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water and coffee on prep table. Employees discarded drinks
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired more than sixty days Paid for license on the phone during inspection Confirmation number Confirmation number 236001360
High priority/50-17-3/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.