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THE NEST EATERY

With 5 documented inspections, THE NEST EATERY in BOCA RATON has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

12551 Glades Road
Boca Raton, Florida, 33498
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/31/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883070

  • 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Cart of clean utensils stored under paper towel dispenser next to cook line hand wash sink exposed to drip/splash. Operator relocated cart Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Educated operator on proper storage of employee items. Operator moved cell phone. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at drawers to cook line flip top cooler soiled
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler unwashed limes over cooked chicken. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved produce. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-24-4:High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed in prep area in kitchen. Operator removed and discarded Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In walk in cooler raw shell eggs over unwashed onions. Educated operator on proper storage. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Chimichuri prepared in house marked 10/21.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink used as dump sink. Referred to plans and discussed with operator which sinks are designated as hand wash sinks, dump sinks. Operator removed strainer and discussed with employee **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10722850

  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish washer
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Golf caddy stored in hand wash sink next to Dishwasher Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/18/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8785623

  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on soiled oven door handle in cook line. Operator moved to dishwashing area to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed in reach in freezer in kitchen; beef empanadas and sausages not covered. Operator covered. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler below grill in cook line :sliced cheddar cheese (45F - Cold Holding). Per operator, sliced cheddar cheese pulled from walk in cooler less than 30 minutes ago. Operator moved cheddar cheese back to walk in cooler to quick chill. Foods not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed no identification for eggs benedict on menu. Operator placed asterisk on food item during inspection. Corrected On-Site** Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available ( heat thermometer or heat test strips ) for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed; Electric table top fryer in prep station. Operator unplugged equipment and removed from prep station. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8505131

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen dish area shelf- observed hotels pans being stored not inverted. Main kitchen area hallway beverage storage shelf- observed bowls on shelf being stored not inverted.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Main kitchen cook line at hand washing sink- observed containers of oil being stored on the floor.
  • 16-54-4:Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. Establishment has 3 compartment sink. Operator will use 3 compartment sink until high temperature dish machine is working at proper temperature.

Inspection Date: 9/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8384250

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed