HOW YA DOUGH'N
310 E PALMETTO PARK RD, Boca Raton FL 33432 · (516) 713-7221
Last inspected Mar 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2024
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4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found -2 live flies in upstairs ware washing room.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 12, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor area by pizza station reach in cooler covered with standing water from last nights cleaning.
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 11, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Dishwasher (Quaternary 0ppm), operator primed Dishwasher (Quaternary 200ppm)
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Pizza station employee touched cellphone then grabbed date marking sticker to place on prepped food container. Reviewed hand washing with operator.
Live, small flying insects found -2 live flies in upstairs ware washing room.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. 1. Exterior hose.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Ice scoop stored on top of ice machine, operator stored properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. 1. In house made Caesar dressing made with raw shell eggs not identified on menu.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 1.License with expiration date of 12-01-25 displayed.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. 1. Walk in cooler; employee foods stored above foods for customers, operator stored properly.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area by pizza station reach in cooler covered with standing water from last nights cleaning.
Jan 6, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Plan received in March 2025 but has not been approved. Proper documentation for approval was given to operator to follow up with DBPR.
Dec 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) advised operator to set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize. Operator corrected chlorine 100ppm.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/25
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Plan received in March 2025 but has not been approved. Proper documentation for approval was given to operator to follow up with DBPR.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored over clean pans in ware washing area. Advised of proper storage. Operator discarded beverage.
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of raw meatballs and raw chicken. ROP Of cooked vodka sauce /cooked pulled pork. Per operator vodka sauce is cooked cooked and vacuum sealed. All items Held over 48 hours. ROP of Parmesan, fontina, pecorino, provolone and ham held over 48 hours.
Jan 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade fondue (94F - Hot Holding) on steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of raw meatballs and raw chicken. ROP Of cooked vodka sauce /cooked pulled pork. Per operator vodka sauce is cooked cooked and vacuum sealed. All items Held over 48 hours. ROP of Parmesan, fontina, pecorino, provolone and ham held over 48 hours.
Food stored on floor. Sauce containers in walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour above pizza station
Sep 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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