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MJ'S HOT CHICKEN

158 NW 20 ST, Boca Raton FL 33431 · 9546005809

Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6020800
Grade history
APR 25
MAY 25
OCT 25
APR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at Beef; (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding), cook said items in cooler two hours since they opened, Moved items to reaching freezer and reach in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2019050260Sep 16, 2019Oct 22, 2019$360

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw chicken, no longer in original packaging, stored on shelf above ice cream in reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator reorganized.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ac unit drain line draining into and stored in basin of hand sink in kitchen.
Intermediate/31A-10-4/Warning
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4/Warning
Label on a baklava packaged onsite for customer self-service at front counter does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
Basic/02D-03-4/Warning
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Oct 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding) was in a double pan, a pan inside a pan not allowing cheese to stay cold. Cook removed cheese and pans. Replaced with single metal pan with different cheese
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table in back prep area. Cook moved cup
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger spatula in standing water at grill. Cook removed water
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken left on counter to thaw. Explained to cook to put in cooler or under cool running water. Cook put under cool running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
May 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over ready to eat foods, cheese. Cook moved raw chicken to bottom shelf
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at Beef; (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding), cook said items in cooler two hours since they opened, Moved items to reaching freezer and reach in cooler to cool.
High priority/03A-02-5
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and cook line. Manager filled paper towels
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager filled soap
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in restrooms at 80°f both cold and hot same temperature
Intermediate/27-16-4
Jan 22, 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.