DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST

5751 North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★☆☆☆☆ (1.3/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 4/9/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 9001757

  • 24-07-4:Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands...dishwasher handle soiled dishes and then handed cleaned dishes for air dry .
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ....Coca-Cola bottles stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Employee discarded ice . Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw egg wash above cooked vegetables, cheese in reach in cooler . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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. ....Coca-Cola bottles stored in drink ice at bar .
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by the shelf at server station. Operator slightly removed shelf . Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...ice dumped in hand washing sink at server station.
  • 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/...Roberto Tribunella

Inspection Date: 10/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8730834

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw sea food , raw chicken above dressing, pasta at reach in cooler .employee properly stored. 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 chicken above raw fish in reach in cooler . Employee removed food . 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 47F, sausages 56F, raw fish 47F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 47F, sun dried tomatoes 44F, egg wash 45F in flip top reach in cooler by the handwashing sink . 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...butter 47F, sausages 56F, raw fish 47F, cooked chicken 45F, rice 47F, sun dried tomatoes 44F, egg wash 45F in flip top reach in cooler by the handwashing sink . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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 meatballs 116-119F in steam table being held about 2 hours . Employee removed food to reheating . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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... beans , cheese opened 4/5 days ago at salad cooler . Cook voluntarily discarded . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times... blocked by reach in cooler and installed opposite side at dishwashing area.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer stored in handwashing sink at kitchen by the dishwashing sink . Employee removed 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 test kit . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 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...tomato sauce, marinara sauce , house made dressing, cooked eggplant, egg rolls, cooked chicken at walk in and reach in cooler . Cooked stated food was cooked / prepped 2 days , 3 days ago. Employee date marked. Corrected On-Site

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.