JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST
5751 N FEDERAL HWY · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33487
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. …meat sauce was cooked 8/23/25 at walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. …meat sauce was cooked 8/23/25 at walk in cooler . **Warning**
01B-02-5High 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…cheese 46F, pasta 44F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit…cheese 46F, pasta 44F in tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit….hot holding pomodoro sauce 118F, marinara. 123F in steam table at kitchen, after stirring food get 151F , food being held less than an hour . Chef covered food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Intermediate 3
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled….degreaser spray bottle . Employee labeled . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 21, 2026 8:20 AM.
Violation category totals
3 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.