NEST EATERY
12551 GLADES ROAD, Boca Raton FL 33498 · 407-729-6263
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 15 points off where it started.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chimichuri prepared in house marked 10/21.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then touch cheese without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler across from fryer boiled eggs 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed product stacked past the fill line. Operator removed some of food stacked on top and threw away.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensil stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed knife stored between cooler and table at cook line. Operator removed.
Oct 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed onions. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved items.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chimichuri prepared in house marked 10/21.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink. Referred to plans and discussed with operator which sinks are designated as hand wash sinks, dump sinks. Operator removed strainer and discussed with employee
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cart of clean utensils stored under paper towel dispenser next to cook line hand wash sink exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated cart
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Educated operator on proper storage of employee items. Operator moved cell phone.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at drawers to cook line flip top cooler soiled
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed limes over cooked chicken. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved produce.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Golf caddy stored in hand wash sink next to Dishwasher Employee removed items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish washer
Nov 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler below grill in cook line :sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, sliced cheddar cheese pulled from walk in cooler less than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved cheddar cheese back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identification for eggs benedict on menu. Operator placed asterisk on food item during inspection. Corrected On-SiteCorrected On-Site**
No measuring device available ( heat thermometer or heat test strips ) for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle in cook line. Operator moved to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer in kitchen; beef empanadas and sausages not covered. Operator covered.
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed; Electric table top fryer in prep station. Operator unplugged equipment and removed from prep station.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Establishment has 3 compartment sink. Operator will use 3 compartment sink until high temperature dish machine is working at proper temperature.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dish area shelf- observed hotels pans being stored not inverted. Main kitchen area hallway beverage storage shelf- observed bowls on shelf being stored not inverted.
Food stored on floor. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed containers of oil being stored on the floor.
Sep 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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