JON'S PLACE
22191 POWERLINE RD, Boca Raton FL 33433 · 561.368.2239
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending down, 14 points off where it started.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cucumbers with no gloves. Employee washed cucumbers and put on gloves
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025031389 | Mar 6, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2017017848 | Mar 24, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
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 ppm at 0 ppm
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting cucumbers with no gloves. Employee washed cucumbers and put on gloves
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of food manager certifications available at time of inspection for anyone
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
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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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inside of unit had a big black substance on the ice machine walls
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Chef removed bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles dusty in kitchen
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on work station of prep table. Chef discarded
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees in food preparation not wearing hair restraints at time of inspection
Dec 22, 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified manager for Jon Sandusky.
Oct 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. 1 heavily dented can of Garbanzo beans stored at dry storage rack. See stop sale.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine bucket at kitchen prep area 200ppm. Operator diluted solution retesting at 100ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink used to store hose.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No certified manager for Jon Sandusky.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Accumulation of debris/mold like substance inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling space above microwave heavily soiled with dust.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves below microwave have accumulation of soil residues/mold like substance.
Stored food not covered. Multiple items including chicken tenders and onion rings not cover in reach in cooler.
May 6, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2024.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Ceiling tiles/vents above salad prep and kitchen prep areas soiled with accumulated dust.
Mar 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2024.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Pizza held in front counter window for less than 3 hours not time marked. Operator time marked.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Tested at 200ppm+. Operator diluted solution, retesting at 100ppm.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Plastic containers on kitchen area rack used to store unwrapped silverware soiled with food debris/mold-like substance.
Accumulation of mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks left of office area not adequately secured. Operator secured.
Ceiling tiles/vents above salad prep and kitchen prep areas soiled with accumulated dust.
Kitchen area reach-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Nov 18, 2024Call 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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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Sep 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. The pizza for slices was prepared at 2:00 and no mark was applied. A note was made on the ticket rail.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On the bus cart, a spray bottle of clear liquid was not labeled. The operator labeled the bottle.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In the front line container of feta cheese, a ramekin was used to dispense the food and was stored inside. The ramekin was removed.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 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 at 0 ppm Manager changed sanitizer bucket
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/2023 License expired more than sixty days Confirmation number 236053803
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink was surrounded by an large take out order. Manager moved items
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Manager filled paper towels at hand wash sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by dishwasher has no hot water
Jan 4, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training expired 2021.
Oct 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at large mixer- observed soiled wiping cloth inside hand washing sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some training expired 2021.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed cutting board soiled with cut marks.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table at walk in cooler- observed employee bottle of water on cutting board.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed tile damaged on floor at reach in freezer.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front counter cold holding unit- observed service spoon and handle touching cucumbers and tomatoes.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee water bottle and Celsius drinks being stored in walk in cooler.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep table cutting board at walk in cooler-observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Main kitchen prep table at mixer- observed floor heavy soiled with food debris.
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.