POOL BISTRO
2401 WILLOW SPRINGS DR, Boca Raton FL 33496 · 561.241.6800
Last inspected Jun 25, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Grill drawers - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Grill drawers - raw beef burgers stored over raw fish. Operator stored all items properly.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw smoked salmon on breakfast menu. Reviewed menu updating. Operator began updating menus during inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Establishment serves eggs any style. Operator posted during inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Cookline - Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Quaternary 150ppm.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Outdoor bar right side soda gun nozzles, operator cleaned.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 1. Indoor bar
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front station Ice cream base 45F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice cream machine not turned on. Operator turned on.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment at dishwashing shelves.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 2 high priority.
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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.
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.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above bread in cook line drawers up under grill. Operator reorganized
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed packaged bread stored next to hand wash sink under soap dispenser. Operator reorganized
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.