Eat SafelyIn Florida

TAP 42

5050 TOWN CENTER CIRCLE SUITE 247, Boca Raton FL 33486 · 407-730-5571

Last inspected Mar 2, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats131
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6020743
Grade history
OCT 23
JUL 24
JAN 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Salad area low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
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Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,100

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2025073762Sep 8, 2025Oct 29, 2025$800
2--2025016918Jan 28, 2025Jun 20, 2025$100
2--2020015114Mar 4, 2020Jun 30, 2020$200

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 2, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment and utensils without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. 1. Ware washing station.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
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. 1. Cookline reach in cooler; creamed spinach (46F - Cold Holding) dated February 27th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler; vodka sauce (46-47F - Cold Holding) dated February 28th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/01B-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Cookline reach in cooler; creamed spinach (46F - Cold Holding) dated February 27th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today. 2. Walk in cooler; vodka sauce (46-47F - Cold Holding) dated February 28th, 2026. Items not prepared or portioned today.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Pantry area employee drinks on shelf above croutons for customer orders. Operator stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Fryer station hand washing sink.
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on storage shelves.
Basic/16-46-4/Warning
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Nov 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/mouth while wiping with hand and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-25-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Salad area low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line middle make top; cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked plant based protein (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. At Salad area low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At expo line table top steam table; cooked mushroom broth (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated broth reheated prior to being placed in steam table,1 hour prior. Advised Operator to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds and hold at 135F or above.
High priority/03B-01-6/Warning
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Drink menu offers drinks (Strawberry Kush) served with basil foam, made with raw shell egg whites, served raw, not identified as being raw shell egg whites and (Strawberry Matcha-Tini) served with strawberry cold foam, made with raw shell egg whites, served raw, not identified as being raw shell egg whites. Advised Operator to identify items as being raw.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided paper towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth(s) in use on cook line cutting boards. Operator removed.
Basic/21-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Jan 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (54F- Cold Holding); vodka sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stock (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at beginning of cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Items placed back in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jan 28, 2025 · Mozzarella 50F cold holding Cooked chicken stock 46F cold holding Cooked chicken 46F cold holding Cooked pasta 50F cold holding Items not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. See stop sale Admin Complaint
Jan 27, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed using cellphone and began handling clean equipment. Hands not washed prior to working.
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher observed handling unclean dishes with gloves and immediately put away clean equipment with the same gloves. Gloves not changed in between. Educated manager on site.
High priority/12A-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (54F- Cold Holding); vodka sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stock (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at beginning of cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Items placed back in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Spray bottles bar not labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Warning
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink
Intermediate/31B-02-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. End of cook line
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened 48 hours ago
Intermediate/02C-02-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F
Basic/10-07-4
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of cook line
Basic/31B-04-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers
Basic/08B-39-4
Oct 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dijon mustard
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer observed rinsing dirty dishes and immediately handled clean bowls. Educated on site. Hands washed gloves changed
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption at bar storing stainless steal container of basil foam Removed
High priority/01B-03-5/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Triple sink Four hand sinks at bar
Intermediate/31B-03-4
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers
Basic/08B-39-4
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
Basic/02D-01-5
Aug 28, 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.