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1060 GATEWAY BLVD STE 102, Boynton Beach FL 33426 · 561-509-0163

Last inspected Jul 1, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats102
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6021086
Grade history
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
2 Live, small flying insects found in direct contact with salt in storage bin in prep kitchen area. Operator discarded salt. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 1, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pots stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
Basic/24-06-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Same. Time Extended
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line flip top cooler cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning/Return visit Jul 1, 2026 · Same. Time Extended
Jun 30, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.

5 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
2 Live, small flying insects found in direct contact with salt in storage bin in prep kitchen area. Operator discarded salt. See stop sale.
High priority/35A-02-7/Admin Complaint
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Sausage gravy heavily dented.
High priority/01B-01-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over diced tomatoes and onions at flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored products properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 2 Live, small flying insects found in direct contact with salt in storage bin in prep kitchen area. Operator discarded salt. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-13-4/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking for Cooked potatoes, cheese, French toast batter, French fries, raw shell eggs, par cooked bacon, cut lettuce and pancake batter. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 2.5 hours.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator removed can opener to be cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean pots stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
Basic/24-06-4/Warning
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. At cook line flip top cooler cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Warning
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw shell eggs over diced peppers at small flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored eggs properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. ice bath: pooled egg whites (45F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 10 minutes. Operator added more ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 hose connections left of dish machine. One with splitter attached. No vacuum breaker present.
High priority/29-42-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for sugar storage - direct contact with food, in kitchen.
High priority/14-15-4
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control was 30minutes ago, potatoes and French toast batter on cook line. Cook time marked.
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table next to slicer. Operator removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Turkey stored on floor in walk in cooler. French fries stored on the floor in kitchen. Operator moved everything on a shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on cook line. Operator placed cloth in bucket.
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Cook cracked raw shell eggs, then changed gloves and handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook went to wash his hands and put a fresh pair of gloves on.
High priority/12A-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Oven cleaner improperly stored in dish area next to dish machine. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
2 boxes of Lemon stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Basic/08B-38-4
Employee personal drinks in cooler not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Chef removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven has accumulation grease/food debris on cook line.
Basic/22-08-4
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
1 Shell egg in use or stored with cracks or broken shells on cook line.See stop sale.
High priority/01B-14-4
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Dish washer entered kitchen and started unloading sanitized dishes without washing her hands first. Dish washer went to wash her hands.
High priority/12A-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Server handled soiled dishes and placed them into a bus bin, then picked up plated food, without washing hands.
High priority/12A-02-4
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Mahi removed from freezer yesterday on cook line inside vacuum package.
High priority/01B-13-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5/Repeat Violation
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Mahi removed from freezer yesterday on cook line inside vacuum package.
Basic/06-09-1
Ice buildup in chest freezer in kitchen.
Basic/14-69-4
In-use knife/knives stored under slicer in prep area. Cook removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind dish machine.
Basic/36-27-5
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking
High priority/03F-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in walk in cooler opened two days ago
Intermediate/02C-03-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Intermediate/22-02-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table over reach in freezer. Removed
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. French fries in kitchen Meat and bacon in walk in cooler
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom reach in cooler on cook line
Basic/29-49-6
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Meat thawing in standing water in triple sink Turned on running water
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In mop sink
Basic/42-01-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 19, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 18, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 7 high priority.

7 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 11 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed deep covered containers inside walk in cooler with rice soup at 9:10am (67°F cooling) overnight, minestrone Soup at 9:10am(67°F cooling) overnight Per operator both products cooling since last night. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale
High priority/03D-02-5
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. Observed dishwasher handling dirty dishes followed by handling clean cups Employee washed hands
High priority/12A-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler Observed raw pooled eggs over cheese Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Observed raw tenderized beef stored above raw fish Raw pooled eggs over raw bacon and corn beef Reach in freezer Raw chicken over raw beef Operator stored properly
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site
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. Observed deep covered containers inside walk in cooler with rice soup at 9:10am (67°F cooling) overnight, minestrone Soup at 9:10am(67°F cooling) overnight Per operator both products cooling since last night. Products did not cool to 41°F within 6 hours. See stop sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line seating out of cooler. Cut lettuce 64F( cold holding), raw bacon (50F - Cold holding) raw shell eggs (70F - Cold Holding); pancake mix with dairy(70F - Cold Holding). Per operator items stored for approximately 1 hour. Per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Operator moved items to time control for the remaining time of 3 hours. Emailed form to operator
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed seating on cook line Partially cook bacon (104F - Hot Holding). Per operator stored for approximately 1 hour. Operator added to time control for the remaining time of 3 hours. Emailed time as a public health control form to operator
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked sausage, blanched potatoes, French toast batter on time with not procedure Emailed form to operator
Intermediate/03F-10-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Gravy chicken more than 24 hours, since Sunday. Operator labeled.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi Operator removed from package
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4

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