MOTOR CITY PIZZA AND CONEY
1538 SW 8TH ST, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 5617363000
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 34 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 20+ live small flying insects in dry storage area. 1 live small flying insect on a rolling pin in pizza station. 1 live small flying insect on wall behind flip top cooler in pizza prep area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026028431 | Feb 24, 2026 | May 14, 2026 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza oven and dry storage.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator got fresh quaternary sanitizer, 400ppm.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp at white reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tuna salad made 8/10
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station: cheese (53F - Cold Holding); marinated chicken (51F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken wings (50F - Cold Holding); ham (51F - Cold Holding); pizza cooler: Pizza sauce ingredients added (44F - cold holding); sausage (45F - cold holding) walk in cooler: cheese (51F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, products out of temperature for approximately 1-1.5 hours. Operator moved products to another operable cooler.
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 for pizza. Per operator, product out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator set time clock for 3.5 hours.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Salad station: sliced tomatoes (50F - Cooling) at 2:40; cooling since 11:30 - 49F at 3:11; cut lettuce (54F - Cooling) at 2:40; cooling since 11:30 - 52F at 3:11 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator moved products to another operable cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By dry storage.
No soap provided at handwash sink. By pizza oven and dry storage.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Operator got fresh quaternary sanitizer, 400ppm.
Feb 24, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Flip top drawer cooler: Meatballs (47F - cooling) at 10:50am; cooling since 10:00pm 2/23; Chili (50F - cooling) at 10:50am; cooling since 10:00pm 2/23 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Flip top drawer cooler: Meatballs (47F - cooling) at 10:50am; cooling since 10:00pm 2/23; Chili (50F - cooling) at 10:50am; cooling since 10:00pm 2/23 At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Per operator, products held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Canned Roasted peppers, olives with deep dents.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed Raw shaved beef over cheese at reach in freezer. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored products properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top drawer cooler: Chicken wings (45F - cold holding); Cheese (46F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top drawer cooler: Chicken wings (45F - cold holding); Cheese (46F - cold holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned and sanitized.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed cooked pasta in basin of hand sink at cook line.
Nov 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 7 high priority.
7 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee walking into kitchen from backdoor and putting foods away into refrigerator without washing his hands first.
Live, small flying insects found 20+ live small flying insects in dry storage area. 1 live small flying insect on a rolling pin in pizza station. 1 live small flying insect on wall behind flip top cooler in pizza prep area.
Raw beef stored over ready-to-eat red velvet cake in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged, at cook line. Operator removed cake.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Pizza cook went to self service soda machine in dining room and made himself a drink. He went back into kitchen and started touching chopped onions without washing hands and changing gloves.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety Pizza Slices held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period.
Time/temperature control for safety Pizza Slices held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour period. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety Pizza by the slice, identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time cooked was 3 hours ago.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided.
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.
Ceiling tiles and vent soiled with accumulated food debris, grease and dust around pizza oven.
Employee personal cake and chicken not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public at cook line. Operator segregated.
Raw onions not washed prior to being cut in prep area.
Working container of salt removed from original container not identified by common name. Across walk in cooler.
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled personal cell phone and then engaged in pizza preparation, without washing hands. Employee went to wash his hands.
Raw shell eggs stored in same container as ready-to-eat cheese in walk in cooler. Both items wrapped. Operator removed eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety pizzas identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time cooked was 1 hour ago. Operator timed.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Tomato sauce from can spices added at 2:00pm prepared 30 minutes ago (75F - Cooling). Tomato sauce 2:15 (75F - Cooling) Sauce in a deep 10 Gallon container. Operator placed sauce in walk in freezer.
Cook with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to steam table. Employee removed.
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 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 0 ppm. Sanitizer line disconnected. Operator connected sanitizer line to dish machine 75ppm.
Raw chicken stored over a bag of onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken.
Oct 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Medication bottle stored with food items in one door glass reach in cooler next to fryer Removed
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef steaks not commercially packaged over cheesecake in white on door freezer. Removed
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl as scoop in tomato sauce in walk in cooler Removed
Food stored on floor. Chicken on floor of walk in cooler
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Four container
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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 0ppm.
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