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VILLAGIO AT BOCA

344 PLAZA REAL, Boca Raton FL 33432 · 561 447 2257

Last inspected May 19, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats249
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6012205
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

11 cases · $8,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2026013258Dec 22, 2025Jul 1, 2026$800
2--2025061645Jul 22, 2025Feb 20, 2026$400
2--2021034614Jul 21, 2021Feb 1, 2022
2--2020031103Jun 25, 2020Jan 4, 2021$600
2--2020050531Oct 22, 2020Jan 4, 2021$600
2--2019044148Aug 23, 2019Feb 26, 2020$800
2--2018043084Jul 25, 2018Nov 7, 2018$3,200
2--2018019369Mar 2, 2018May 16, 2018$800
2--2017047562Sep 5, 2017Jan 11, 2018$300
2--2017026821May 15, 2017Aug 3, 2017$700
2--2015024501May 20, 2015Jul 2, 2015$400

Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

May 19, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves tuna tartar using raw tuna. Item not identified as a raw animal food
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Put a x on the menu where the tuna tartars with a marker, but approximately 50% of the menus the x was rubbed off showing no sign that the tuna is raw. Manager said he ordered menus, and redid all menus now. Time extension until next unannounced inspection Time Extended
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 any employees. Provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2026 · No proof of employee responsibility available at time of inspection time extension until next unannounced inspection Time Extended
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning/Return visit May 19, 2026 · Cooler shelf still rusty Time extension till next unannounced inspection Time Extended
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority9 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon, raw shrimp stored above cooked mussels in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam/mussel tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Intermediate/01C-05-4/Warning
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Spatula stored in cook line hand wash sink, bowl stored in bar hand wash sink. Operator removed
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/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. Establishment serves tiramisu using raw shell eggs. Item not indicated on menu as containing raw animal food
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves tuna tartar using raw tuna. Item not identified as a raw animal food
Intermediate/02B-01-5/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not provided for approximately 9 employees employed more than 60 days
Intermediate/53B-02-5/Warning
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 any employees. Provided to operator
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 6 expired provided
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in Stan water of 120F on cook line. Operator discarded water and moved utensils to ware washing area
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed on cook line
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above hand wash sink on cook line
Basic/38-07-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Dec 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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. milk (48F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler over night. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk (48F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding) in wait station reach in cooler. Per operator held in cooler over night. Items not prepared or portioned today. See stop sale.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwashing sink in ware washing area. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
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
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In ware washing area spray bottle containing yellowish liquid not labeled. Operator identified as bleach and labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 22, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef using cellphone to touching cook line equipment
High priority/12A-16-4/Warning
Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Chef grabbed raw seafood with barehands then began touching equipment to cook. Hands not washed in between. Chef washed hands
High priority/12A-12-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); bolognas (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); clams (53F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggplant (53F - Cold Holding); diced tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); bolognas (53F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (53F - Cold Holding); butter (53F - Cold Holding); clams (53F - Cold Holding); flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (122F- Hot Holding); chicken stock (122F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated items to 165F. Steam table turned up.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle next to microwave on cook line Removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Clam tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4/Warning
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at hand sink at triple sink Pizza station Labeled
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Renewed on site
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp over cooked pasta reach in cooler on cook line. Removed.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked tomato sauce (122F - Hot Holding) steam table on cook line. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel/ tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 79F at hand sink near ice machine
Intermediate/27-16-4
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. Tuna in walk in cooler
Basic/06-09-1
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 130F on cook line
Basic/10-07-4
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Grocery bag storing bread in walk in cooler Removed from bag
High priority/14-15-4/Corrected On-Site
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corvina (50F - Cold Holding); reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Not prepped or portioned. Removed from walk in cooler less than four hours ago. Placed on ice.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served.
Intermediate/01C-03-4
No tag on in-shell clams. Tag Placed with clams
Intermediate/01C-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Outside walk in cooler
Basic/36-17-5
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Basic/16-46-4
Jan 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 6 high priority.

6 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. lentil soup (47F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Chef states soup cooked last night. In unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Soup did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
High priority/03D-02-5/Warning
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon
High priority/01D-01-5/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Warning
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. lentil soup (47F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Chef states soup cooked last night. In unit overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. Soup did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) salad reach in cooler. Chef states food not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
High priority/01B-02-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); clams (47F - Cold Holding); mozzarella (47F - Cold Holding) salad reach in cooler. Chef states food not prepped or portioned. In unit over four hours.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insect spray stored with box of clean plates on rack in kitchen Removed
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Establishment not maintaining clam tags for 90 days.
Intermediate/01C-02-4/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to walk in cooler
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Fish in walk in cooler
Basic/06-09-1/Warning
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt and flour containers
Basic/02D-01-5/Warning
Jul 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. In the walk in cooler #2, tomato sauce (49F - Cooling). The item was prepared yesterday and was cooling overnight. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
High priority/03D-02-5
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. In the walk in cooler #2, tomato sauce (49F - Cooling). The item was prepared yesterday and was cooling overnight. The item was discarded. See Stop Sale
High priority/01B-02-5
Raw, in-shell clams and mussels from different original containers mixed together prior to preparation for service. The items were separated by the chef
Intermediate/01C-07-4/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. Observed fish was removed from the packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site

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.