TAP 42
Health inspection records show TAP 42 in BOCA RATON has 7 inspections with a food safety rating of 2.8/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
301 Giralda Avenue
Florida, 33134
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 11/13/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13514505
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 9/8/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10928800
- 21-10-4:Basic - Visibly soiled dry wiping cloth(s) in use on cook line cutting boards. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine , retested at chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Employee handled soiled dishes while washing and rinsing and then handled clean and sanitized dishes while removing from dishwasher without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face/mouth while wiping with hand and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched visibly soiled wiping cloth and then handled clean equipment, clean utensils and prepared food without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee(s) who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At Salad area low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cook line middle make top; cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheddar cheese (49F - Cold Holding); cooked plant based protein (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler less than 4 hours. Operator moved items to walk-in cooler. At Salad area low boy; milk (50F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale. **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. At expo line table top steam table; cooked mushroom broth (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated broth reheated prior to being placed in steam table,1 hour prior. Advised Operator to reheat to 165F for 15 seconds and hold at 135F or above. Warning
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Drink menu offers drinks (Strawberry Kush) served with basil foam, made with raw shell egg whites, served raw, not identified as being raw shell egg whites and (Strawberry Matcha-Tini) served with strawberry cold foam, made with raw shell egg whites, served raw, not identified as being raw shell egg whites. Advised Operator to identify items as being raw. Warning
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at hand wash sink next to triple sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Warning
Inspection Date: 1/28/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10766026
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (54F- Cold Holding); vodka sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stock (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at beginning of cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Items placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-28: Mozzarella 50F cold holding Cooked chicken stock 46F cold holding Cooked chicken 46F cold holding Cooked pasta 50F cold holding Items not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. See stop sale Admin Complaint
Inspection Date: 1/27/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8830600
- 12A-16-4:High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef observed using cellphone and began handling clean equipment. Hands not washed prior to working. Warning
- 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 observed handling unclean dishes with gloves and immediately put away clean equipment with the same gloves. Gloves not changed in between. Educated manager on site. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella (54F- Cold Holding); vodka sauce (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken stock (54F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (54F - Cold Holding); breaded chicken (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (54F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding) in flip top cooler at beginning of cook line. Out less than four hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Items placed back in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Warning
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two Spray bottles bar not labeled Warning
Inspection Date: 7/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731467
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74F
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. End of cook line
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. End of 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. Milk opened 48 hours ago
Inspection Date: 10/18/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485128
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dijon mustard 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. Dish washer observed rinsing dirty dishes and immediately handled clean bowls. Educated on site. Hands washed gloves changed Corrected On-Site
- 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice used for consumption at bar storing stainless steal container of basil foam Removed Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Triple sink Four hand sinks at bar
Inspection Date: 8/28/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352782
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed