DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

HOLIDAY INN - BOCA RATON NORTH

701 Northwest 53rd Street
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.3/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 5/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10843510

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Multiple ceiling tiles missing above walk in cooler area.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles damaged above triple sink and walk in cooler area.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of grease and food debris throughout warewashing and kitchen areas.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall above and below triple sink area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior surface of warewashing machine heavily soiled with dust and food debris. Warewashing drain catcher heavily soiled with food debris.
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on storage shelf near warewashing room entrance left of cook line.
  • 36-04-5:Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. Inner wall utility piping exposed above and below triple sink areas. HVAC/R utility lines hanging and exposed above walk in cooler area.
  • 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. Tested at 0ppm. Employee changed sanitizer solution and primed machine, retesting at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Two bags of cooked pasta prepared more than 7 days ago dated 5/9/25 observed in three door reach in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near cook line and handwash sink by triple sink area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Employee provided a non-operational probe thermometer requiring a new battery.
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by triple sink area.

Inspection Date: 1/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8828047

  • 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at kitchen.
  • 14-01-5:Basic - To go container with no handle used to dispense food in Parmesan cheese, tomato sauce . Manager removed container. Corrected On-Site
  • 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.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license....license expired from 2023 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw chicken with pickled containers in stored in same container, touched each other, raw steak above pickle in reach in cooler . Manager properly stored. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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....rice, cooked vegetables, cheeses, tomato sauce, spring mix, cut tomatoes, corn all at 45 to 49F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....rice, cooked vegetables, cheeses, tomato sauce, spring mix, cut tomatoes, corn all at 45 to 49F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine ...Chlorine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, manager provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/15/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829047

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Dead roaches on premises\2026 13 dead roaches behind ice machine. Administrative complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: Two dead roaches behind water heater , employee cleaned Admin Complaint Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8829045

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Observed: Dead roaches on premises… 13 dead roaches behind ice machine. Administrative complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Observed: Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found...1 live roach crawling on the wall behind ice machine. Manager killed . Administrative complaint . Per Nuarette Ponce immediately Administrative complaint with Following Monday callback

Inspection Date: 7/12/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790594

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises...13 dead roaches by the water heater at kitchen. Admin Complaint
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees all handwashing sink at establishment. Warning
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw shrimp, raw steak above cheese , fruits in 3 door reach tall reach in cooler . ...raw salmon above cut lettuce in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Manager properly stored. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found... 1 live roaches on the prep table at kitchen. Manager killed 3 live roaches behind ice machine at kitchen Admin Complaint
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/... Brandon Philpart , ServSafe expired 3/13/24 .. provided current license at end of the inspection. Patricia Ridings by Always food safe . Issue 9/12/22 Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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....several sauce, gravy, pasta , corn bean salad in reach in cooler . Per manager food was prepped, cooked 3 days ago , advise manager to date marked. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512272

  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen .
  • 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 Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw hamburger above sauce in reach in cooler , 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... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 67°, cream cheese 63° in self serve buffet line being held less than 4 hours .
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...butter 67°, cream cheese 63° in self serve buffet line being held less than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...container in handwashing sink at kitchen, employee moved . Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. Employee provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/29/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8512014

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8361289

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing , disrepair throughout establishment Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall through out establishment. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees 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...00 ppm. Warning
  • 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth can vegetables, commercially processed feta salad , fresh mozzarella See stop sale issue . Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler . Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - 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....butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49° in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55° , French fries cooked potatoes 55° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49° in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55° , French fries cooked potatoes 55° , bacon 56° , bacon 56° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours ( yesterday and day before yesterday and continue) . Stop sale issue . Advised to operator discarded food . Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....multiple cleaner spray bottles stored in kitchen below fryer . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening...can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler . Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by prep table. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine test kit for Dishmachine. Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen . Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink..kitchen , dishwashing area. . Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...several cleaning spray bottles. Employee moved those bottles. Corrected On-Site Warning