TALL BOY
499 NE SPANISH RIVER BLVD #395, Boca Raton FL 33431
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. Unopened packaged of cheese with mold like growth. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020038251 | Jul 31, 2020 | Aug 21, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for 3 employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator
Mar 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. Unopened packaged of cheese with mold like growth. See stop sale.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cook pork in 2 door stainless reach in cooler. Operator reorganized
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink with hose attached
Handwash sink inadequate in ware-washing/food preparation area. Hand wash sink faucet replaced with flexible hose causing hand wash sink to inadequate and food handlers unable to properly wash hands
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator unable to provide for 3 employees employed less than 60 days. Provided to operator
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing clear substance. Operator labeled bleach
Nov 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded.
0 High priority6 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Chalo Schoot
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips could not locate
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In back kitchen. Operator replaced.
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.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed operator poster
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over cook line
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Dish machine drain/floor drain draining very slowly
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar, straws stored on bar not wrapped in reach of customers. Not protected from contamination.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed mold like substance on wall by dishwasher area. Observed
Mar 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink on cook line blocked with coffee pot. Operator moved coffee pot away from access of sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Employee can not locate chlorine test for dish machine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at handwashing sink by three compartment sink. Operator supplied paper towels.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in 2 door cooler by white chest freezer has a build up of food residue on door handles.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. At bar, ice scoops stored on top of ice machine on a spiked surface. Employee removed ice scoop.
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. On bar, straws stored on bar not wrapped in reach of customers. Not protected from contamination. Bartender removed straws from bar.
Jan 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in cooler, raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat heavy cream, Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In reach in cooler, milk opened more than 24 hours not date marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At bar, no paper towels provided at handwashing sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled with common name. Operator labeled bottle
Food stored on floor. In kitchen, fryer oil stored on floor
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In kitchen, knives stored between equipment
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 12, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 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. Reach in cooler 1-black beans and rice (51F); white rice (51F); cooked chicken wings (47F); chili (46F). Operator stated items was cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. See Stop Sale.
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. Reach in cooler 1-black beans and rice (51F); white rice (51F); cooked chicken wings (47F); chili (46F). Operator stated items was cooked and placed in cooler yesterday. See Stop Sale. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- observed packages of ground beef at 49 degrees F. Operator stated items been in cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler- observed packages of ground beef at 49 degrees F. Operator stated items been in cooler since yesterday. See Stop Sale.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with procedures.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter bar- observed mold like substance on interior of ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.observed in deep freezer.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Deep freezer- observed 2 8 ounce plastic Togo containers being stored inside deep freezer.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Cold holding unit- observed container of clean service spoons being stored with food contact surfaces facing up.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 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. Ppm at 0 Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chicken on bottom shelf at chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken on bottom shelf at chicken (47F - Cold Holding)
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Chef moved items
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef filled paper towels at hand wash sinks.
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