RINO'S RISTORANTE
39 SE 1 AVE, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561-762-5482
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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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. cooked marinara (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. In large plastic container covered. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Floor area at cook line covered with standing water.
In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw chicken stored over bell peppers, raw calamari stored over unwashed carrots. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved raw items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle operator identified as degreaser on cook line hanging over olive oil bottles. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved chemical.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator identified spray bottle as degreaser, advised operator to label. Operator did.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones stored on top of flip top cooler on cook line. Advised operator of proper storage operator moved items.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle stored in reach in cooler on the line. Advised operator of proper storage, operator discarded water bottle.
Feb 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 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. cooked marinara (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. In large plastic container covered. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
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. cooked marinara (50F - Cooling) in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. In large plastic container covered. Food did not cool to 41F within 6 hours.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Clams
Aug 23, 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
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator
Jul 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/DANIEL DITONNO 5/24/2018
May 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggplant (52F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); potato croquettes (52F - Cold Holding); filet (48F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baked clams (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggplant (52F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); potato croquettes (52F - Cold Holding); filet (48F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baked clams (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/DANIEL DITONNO 5/24/2018
Nov 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer, raw shrimp was stored over pasta and French fries. Shrimp was not commercially packaged. The shrimp was moved to the bottom shelf.
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.There was no formal manager on site at the time of inspection. The Person in Charge was Wayne Hajek
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the end of the cookline, hanging from the gas lines, a spray bottle containing a purple liquid was not labeled. The cook labeled the bottle.
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.