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8240 S SR 7 SUIT 260, Boynton Beach FL 33472 · 516-713-7221
Last inspected Feb 21, 2026 · 9 visits since January 2024
JAN 24
NOV 24
MAR 25
DEC 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 40 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026000662 | Dec 17, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | $800 |
| 2--2025016034 | Jan 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 | $320 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 21, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. Not shown at the time of inspection Emailed form to operator
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.
Feb 20, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 Dented can of olives
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Operator touched their nose then touched steam table containers; no handwash Operator washed hands
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. Not shown at the time of inspection Emailed poster to operator
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. On flip top cooler moved to reach in cooler: chopped tomatoes (49F at 2:05pm / 52F at 3:24pm - Cooling) an hour ago; portioned ricotta (48F at 2:05pm / 46F at 3:24pm - Cooling) an hour ago; cut cooked beets (47F at 2:05pm / 48F at 3:24pm- Cooling) since 30 minutes ago At the current rate of cooling the products will not reach 41F within a total of 4 hours Operator removed lids from products and moved to walk in cooler
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. Not shown at the time of inspection Emailed form to operator
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.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Vodka sauce and marinara sauce frozen removed and thawed from freezer two days ago, 2/18 Operator date mark products
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled degreaser bottle Operator labeled bottle
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on prep table stored over cooked chicken Operator stored properly
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 19, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating actively preparing and selling food on expired DBPR license, discussed with operator to renew.
Dec 17, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 live flying insects on wall hand at hand washing sink next to oven. Approximately 2 live flying insects landing on trash can. Approximately 1 live flying insect on pan of cookies. Approximately 1 live flying insect on seasoning shaker. Approximately 5 live flying insects on pizza boxes Approximately 36 live flying insects on seats and wall in dinning room Approximately 7 live flying insects on door to flip top cooler Approximately 5 live flying insects in hallway to back door and mop sink. Approximately 6 on box of stainless steel scrubbers in kitchen at dish area. Approximately 7 live flying insects on dish storage rack. Discussed with operator to eliminate flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating actively preparing and selling food on expired DBPR license, discussed with operator to renew.
Mar 28, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (122F - Hot Holding) steam table next to flip top cooler. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F
Jan 14, 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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged food stored at restaurant. ROP done at separate commissary licensed by DBPR and distributed to establishment.
Nov 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged food stored at restaurant. ROP done at separate commissary licensed by DBPR and distributed to establishment.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.