DORSIA RESTAURANT
With 6 documented inspections, DORSIA RESTAURANT in BOCA RATON has achieved a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
5837 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13517956
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...no hot or cold water at kitchen due to broken valve. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-12: Not observed **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 9/10/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10904298
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair handwashing sink at kitchen. Warning
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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....chlorine 00 ppm. Warning
- 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...water bottles stored in drink ice at bar , employee burned ice . See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature....raw veal, raw lamb above shrimp, calamari, fish in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ...water bottles stored in drink ice at bar , employee burned ice . Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....blanched green bean 49F, capers 51F at cook line in make table , food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours , employee removed food to reach in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit..... Hot holding grilled onions 97F, sausage 106F at cook line in make table being held less than an hour . Employee time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....blocked by big garbage can. Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ginger beer stored in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked....meat sauce , other sauce at reach in cooler . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...no hot or cold water at kitchen due to broken valve. Warning
Inspection Date: 4/11/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001846
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly top of the soda rack by the ice machine. Operator removed scoop . Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...blue cheese 51F in reach in cooler ,food was out for few minutes , food not prepped or portion today . Food being held less than 4 hours . Operator removed food to reach in freezer to cool fast . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding chicken stock 111F, grilled peppers 104F at cook line being held less than an hour . Operator time marked . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 10/11/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8783961
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom...both unisex rest room.
- 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken in sugar.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....sugar , salt , flour . Operator labeled Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature.... raw veal, raw lamb , Raw ribs above raw sea food at tall reach in cooler . Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...short ribs was cooked 4 days ago at walk in cooler . Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 3/27/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8584744
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....marinara sauce 56 F in five gallons deep container with covered at walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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....00 ppm , after prime it came 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature...raw lamb above sea food in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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....marinara sauce 56 F in five gallons deep container with covered at walk in cooler . Per Cook food was cooked yesterday.
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...operator putting it back. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored can drinks in handwashing sink . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8382369
- 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter at bar . Employee removed Corrected On-Site
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours...tomato sauce 61°, tomato sauce 50° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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...tomato sauce 61°, tomato sauce 50° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday.
- 01C-10-4:Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied...operator put it back Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...Chlorine