POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON LAURELS
5400 CHAMPION BLVD, Boca Raton FL 33496 · 561-992-1178
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0)
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023063225 | Nov 13, 2023 | Dec 6, 2023 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over guacamole. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top across from oven; cheese (45F);. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Observed cheese stacked too high. Operator removed cheese.
Feb 2, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top #2 across from oven; cheese (62F); Swiss cheese (57F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. Observed at server station cooler; cooked chicken (48F),. Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at ware washing area.
Apr 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale.
Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0)
Aug 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by racks, operator made accessible
Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room
Mar 4, 2024Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw burger stored above unwashed cucumber on cart in produce and dairy walk in cooler, operator reorganized
Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing machine
Dec 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 13, 2023Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
2 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area.
Nov 8, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority6 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares.
Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.
Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares
No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Ware washing area removed. Establishment kitchen is an active construction area. Observed food handling/preparation confined to storage room
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at inadequate hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area.
No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed ware washing being conducted in hand wash sink at front wait station area and moved to towel on prep table for air drying
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine 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.