RENZOS CAFE PIZZERIA
RENZOS CAFE PIZZERIA maintains a 2.1/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in BOCA RATON. Food safety practices have remained consistent.
North Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33487
Palm Beach County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13533010
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Not provided at front line pizza station. Admin Complaint
- 03D-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Marinara sauce 46F in dipper than 4 inches container with covered. Per Cook food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Issue Admin Complaint
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. .. Chlorine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Operator ordered **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Not provided. Admin Complaint
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-30: Not provided. Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 9/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10942611
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food...bowl in pizza sauce in walk in cooler . Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor....carrots, meatballs, marinara sauce, peeled onions stored in floor at walk in cooler . Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . Warning
- 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 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged...raw chicken in thank you bag in reach in freezer . Operator discarded chicken. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw sausages above cooked eggplants in reach in cooler , raw shell eggs above cut vegetables in walk in cooler . Operator properly stored food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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 54F, tomato sauce 46F in a dip container with covered in walk in cooler . Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...heavy solid build up in can opener blade . Employee cleaned . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by garbage can at dishwashing area, employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container in handwashing sink at pizza station . Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. .. Chlorine Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 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/ Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . Warning
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep kitchen and pizza station at front line . 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....all food in walk in cooler with day marked 2, 3 days ago food . Warning
Inspection Date: 3/18/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10696292
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in bulk containers, salt, sugar, etc.
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles in pizza station. Operator corrected during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee food not segregated from customers food in walk in cooler. Observed employee food in multiple locations throughout the walk in cooler. Must be separated and labeled.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at a total of five (5) hand washing sinks. Repeat Violation
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid 2025 license during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in prep room.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at All three handwash sinks. In kitchen. Server station, prep room, cook line.
- 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. No date marks observed. Observed cooked chicken, lasagna, cooked eggplant, sauces, all 24-48 hours since production, no date marks.
Inspection Date: 10/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719570
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor....cheese . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at beverage station .
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner...thawing beef in room temperature in handwashing sink , employee removed to cooler . 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 200++
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area....1 live flies flying around dishwashing area. Employee eliminated them. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....shredded cheese 64F at pizza station , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked. ... cheese 44F, stuffed artichoke 44F , cold cut meat 44F at walk in cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours, operator stated that door was not closed properly **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...garbage can at dishwashing area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....thawing beef in handwashing sink . Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine.... Chlorine.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment...chef unable to answer cold holding temperature, calibration thermometer temperature.
Inspection Date: 2/22/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545830
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 1/8/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8545577
- 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At salad station At dough prep area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-08: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/6/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341396
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in sugar and salt Warning
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At stove Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions by door of kitchen Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At salad station At dough prep area Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt Warning
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over cooked octopus in two door freezer at dish machine. Food items not commercially packaged. Removed Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to Ice machine Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Dough prep area Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Dough prep area Warning
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. For Pizza slices. Emailed to operator. Warning