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PRINCIPESSA

501 E CAMINO REAL, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561-447-1300

Last inspected Jan 6, 2026 · 6 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats223
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012943
Grade history
JAN 24
AUG 24
FEB 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bolognas (60F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. At this rate food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In large plastic containers.
High priority/03D-02-5
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting at warewashing storage shelf.
Basic/24-08-4
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bolognas (60F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. At this rate food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In large plastic containers.
High priority/03D-02-5
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. bolognas (60F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. At this rate food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours. In large plastic containers.
High priority/01B-02-5
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pasta making equipment Removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cups as scoops
Basic/14-01-5
Jan 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Establishment not maintaining clam for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4
Aug 24, 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.