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BOSTON'S

Food safety records indicate BOSTON'S in DELRAY BEACH has 7 inspections with a 2.6/5 overall rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 7 months ago · 7 reports on file

40 South Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 33483
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

7/17/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10875396

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - container with no handle used to scooped food in cheese at kitchen . Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....shredded cheese 55F, cut cabbage 55F food stored in double container in flip top reach in cooler next to handwashing sink and caramelized onion 51F, slice cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill , quinoa 49F, cut lettuce 50F, rice 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from steamer at kitchen and Coleslaw 58F , salsa 56F in cold holding well at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours, employee ice down on food and time marked . **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer, containers stored in handwashing sink by the triple sink at bar , employee removed those things . Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented...menu stated that Maine lobster , on the produce box stated came from Canada . Admin Complaint
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning

2/17/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 10780427

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 1 basic

  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe in water at 72F. Operate removed water.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operated placed towels at sink.

1/9/2025· 1y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8992561

Follow-up Inspection Required

7 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Manager removed fish from package Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..water bottle stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Recommend to employee discarded ice.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...olive oil spray bottle at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna with cooked shrimp in same container in walk in cooler . Manager probably stored. 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. .....marinara sauce date marked 12/14/24 in walk in cooler . See stop sale. Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. ..water bottle stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Recommend to employee discarded ice. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....marinara sauce date marked 12/14/24 in walk in cooler .
  • 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.....American cheese 53F, pepper jack cheese 49F, chadder cheese 51F , Caramelized onion 44 F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen . 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.....American cheese 53F, pepper jack cheese 49F, chadder cheese 51F , Caramelized onion 44 F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. ....cut tomatoes and cut lettuce 57F in ice bath at expo line . Food being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....heavy soiled build up in can opener blade . Manager removed to cleaned . **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, expo line . Manager provided. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10/2/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8992312

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int

  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Stop sale Issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, chick pease 50F, feta cheese 47F, quinoa 46F , rice 50F , fish dip 47F in flip top C9 reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue .... Slice cheeses 63F, caramelized onion 63F,cooked pineapple chutney 62F,quinoa 60F in flip to reach in cooler #C6 at kitchen, and blue cheese sauce 53F, salsa 48F, cut lettuce with cut tomato 58F in ice bath at expo line by the kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less then 4 hours . Chef time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: chick pease 50F, feta cheese 47F, quinoa 46F , rice 50F , fish dip 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . C6 cooler by time marked . Expo line with time marked . Admin Complaint
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring tools or device . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Not provided **Time Extended**
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Not provided **Time Extended**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: **Time Extended**

10/1/2024· 1y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8730426

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 4 int, 1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Condemn container with no handle used to dispense food in goat cheese, quinoa, bread crumbs at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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...employee came from outside and then putting gloves on hands, handle cleaned utensils. Employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...spray oil bottle at kitchen Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger above portion coleslaw in reach in drawer at kitchen . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 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...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue .... Slice cheeses 63F, caramelized onion 63F,cooked pineapple chutney 62F,quinoa 60F in flip to reach in cooler #C6 at kitchen, and blue cheese sauce 53F, salsa 48F, cut lettuce with cut tomato 58F in ice bath at expo line by the kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less then 4 hours . Chef time marked. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring tools or device . Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Chef provided. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

2/26/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8572825

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

12/12/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8351629

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in feta cheese. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site