MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY
21090 ST ANDREWS BLVD, Boca Raton FL 33433 · 561.361.8244
Last inspected Jul 29, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at squid (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), chef said items in cooler approximately one hour. Chef moved to walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024056931 | Aug 26, 2024 | Oct 23, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2023029687 | Apr 26, 2023 | Jun 19, 2023 | $400 |
| 2--2020045577 | Sep 9, 2020 | Nov 6, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Dishwasher drains going into drain not leaving a one in air gap
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing drains and items in handwashing sink at front bar. Manager removed items
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling by dishwasher where pipes go into ceiling
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pots being stacked wet.
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No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Jan 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at squid (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), chef said items in cooler approximately one hour. Chef moved to walk in cooler
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen cloth used to wrap and store onions in fryer prep cooler. Operator removed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water left of salad prep station. Operator mopped up.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of bottled beer stored directly on floor of walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Mar 7, 2025Inspection 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 by walk in coolers. Operator cleaned.
Floor areas in prep kitchen covered with standing water. Employee mopped up water.
Aug 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top prep line cooler on the left crumbled sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. These items were brought from the walk in cooler, as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Observed at reach in cooler at the end across from grill salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Observed at reach in cooler below grill in pull out drawers cheese ravioli (46-47F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (63F - Cold Holding); cooked rigatoni (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler for quick chill.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink up at front line prep. Operator replaced roll of paper towel.
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. Observed H Ortiz expired 4/18/2021.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to get pasta out of food storage container at reach in cooler below grill in kitchen. Operator removed bowl.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers upright and not inverted in storage area by front line prep.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack in front of third Ali in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in use avocados with sticker on, at prep line and washed.
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler on cook line at salmon (63F - Cold Holding); cod (63F - Cold Holding); steak (60F - Cold Holding), chef-moved all items to walk-in freezer. And called for maintenance
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen cook line- observed plates on expo line top shelf bein stored not inverted.
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.