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7000 CAMINO REAL STE 100, Boca Raton FL 33433 · 5162953630
Last inspected Apr 10, 2026 · 11 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw; (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Chef put in walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $670
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025029121 | Feb 19, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $350 |
| 2--2015016947 | Mar 13, 2015 | Jul 31, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
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. paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager filled
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soa at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager filled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed bowl
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handles on the three compartments sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Mar 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up boxes
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw; (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Chef put in walk in cooler
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back prep area
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottles
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops Chef removed bowls
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on prep table and cutting board. Employees discarded bottles of water
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee eorking with food in prep area had no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stuck in between coolers on cook line. Employee removed knives
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not labeled, chef labeled sugar
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of neosporin antibiotic cream and first aid kits containing various first aid supplies stored over back kitchen prep table.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you shopping bags used to store meatballs in walk in freezer.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged chicken stored above packages of ready to eat fries and cooked meatballs in walk in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); baked potato (90F - Hot Holding) held at front kitchen steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator began reheating items to 165f on stove top.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen hallway.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at hand sink left of back cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on warewashing table used to hold/store clean dishes.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area in walk in cooler heavily covered in standing water. Triple sink area covered in standing water.
Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer and front storage areas.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between equipment at front kitchen steam table area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on front kitchen oven door handle. Observed employee apron come in contact with utensils while walking by.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Various boxes of single service items including plastic to go food containers stored on floor of front line.
Soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses across front kitchen area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust. Warewashing area shelving heavily soiled with rust.
Walk in cooler floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat mash potatoes in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over ready to eat green beans in two drawer low boy on front cook line. Operator reorganized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Romaine lettuce (70F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature on cook line for less than two hours. Operator moved to cooler. Cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front cook line.
No soap provided at handwash sink on front cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust. Warewashing area shelving heavily soiled with rust.
Walk in cooler floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Apr 30, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Feb 27, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Can opener at back prep area heavily soiled with food debris/slime.
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.
Ceiling tile missing above three door stainless reach in freezer.
Floor area of walk in cooler covered with standing water.
Feb 19, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority7 Intermediate4 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. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer 0ppm.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Whole shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces and ready to eat potatoes in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Can opener at back prep area heavily soiled with food debris/slime.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by office area used to stored soiled dishes. Operator removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by office/reach in cooler area.
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. Printed consumer advisory and provided to operator. Operator posted.
Spray bottles containing surface sanitizer located in warewashing and front bar area not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area.
Ceiling tile missing above three door stainless reach in freezer.
Floor area of walk in cooler covered with standing water.
Soiled wet wiping clothes located throughout front prep and cook line areas not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jun 11, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink
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.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar
Apr 1, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey and raw beef next to each other in pan. Chef moved items
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw burger on the cook line in two draw cooler chef moved all items from cooler
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on the floor in kitchen Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water by the dishwasher.
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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