RENZOS CAFE PIZZERIA
6900 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton FL 33487 · 561.997.8466
Last inspected Mar 3, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....1 live flies flying around dishwashing area. Employee eliminated them.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,120
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2022004743 | Dec 21, 2021 | Feb 14, 2022 | $200 |
| 2--2016027104 | Jun 3, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $920 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw breaded chicken directly top of cooked wings at walk in cooler. Raw shell eggs above cooked vegetables in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...cannoli cream stored in handwashing sink at prep station. Employee removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine for Dishmachine.
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at pizza station, operator provided.
No soap provided at handwash sink at pizza station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at pizza station.
Sep 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 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....marinara sauce 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
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....marinara sauce 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths... Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
No soap provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
Sep 29, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority9 Intermediate4 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....marinara sauce 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken in thank you bag in reach in freezer. Operator discarded chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sausages above cooked eggplants in reach in cooler, raw shell eggs above cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored food.
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....marinara sauce 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy solid build up in can opener blade. Employee cleaned.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at dishwashing area, employee removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container in handwashing sink at pizza station.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths... Chlorine
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....all food in walk in cooler with day marked 2, 3 days ago food.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...bowl in pizza sauce in walk in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor....carrots, meatballs, marinara sauce, peeled onions stored in floor at walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line.
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 license during inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep room.
No soap provided at All three handwash sinks. In kitchen. Server station, prep room, cook line.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marks observed. Observed cooked chicken, lasagna, cooked eggplant, sauces, all 24-48 hours since production, no date marks.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk containers, salt, sugar, etc.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in pizza station. Operator corrected during inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee food not segregated from customers food in walk in cooler. Observed employee food in multiple locations throughout the walk in cooler. Must be separated and labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at a total of five (5) hand washing sinks.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate3 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...chlorine 200++
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....1 live flies flying around dishwashing area. Employee eliminated them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....shredded cheese 64F at pizza station, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked.... cheese 44F, stuffed artichoke 44F, cold cut meat 44F at walk in cooler, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than four hours, operator stated that door was not closed properly
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...garbage can at dishwashing area. Operator removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....thawing beef in handwashing sink. Operator removed.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.... Chlorine.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...chef unable to answer cold holding temperature, calibration thermometer temperature.
Food stored on floor....cheese. Employee properly stored.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at beverage station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...thawing beef in room temperature in handwashing sink, employee removed to cooler.
Feb 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At salad station At dough prep area
Nov 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked octopus in two door freezer at dish machine. Food items not commercially packaged. Removed
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to Ice machine
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dough prep area
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Dough prep area
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Pizza slices. Emailed to operator.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar and salt
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At stove
Food stored on floor. Onions by door of kitchen Removed
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At salad station At dough prep area
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt
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.