JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST
5751 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 2 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 3/28/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8583712
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe at handwashing sink at kitchen.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...pasta 45F , shredded mozzarella cheese 45F in tall reach in cooler kitchen.... Cooked potatoes 44F, butter 45F, rice 44 F , raw chicken 47F in reach in cooler next to handwashing sink at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours. Employee removed food another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
- 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Inspection Date: 1/3/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352078
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered...soup at walk in cooler.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.....raw sea food above cheese , eggplant at reach in cooler. Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....raw chicken 44°, raw shrimp 44° , raw veal 44° F in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee covered food with ice. **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
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times at dishwashing area .
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.