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HOLIDAY INN – BOCA RATON NORTH

701 NW 53RD ST · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33487

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 28, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3342029
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8361289
DBPR license6008411

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority6 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#4High Priority22-41-4

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…00 ppm. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority01B-07-4

High Priority – Food with mold-like growth can vegetables, commercially processed feta salad , fresh mozzarella See stop sale issue . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#6High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition…. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening…can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#7High Priority01B-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….butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49° in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55° , French fries cooked potatoes 55° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….butter 73°, cream cheese 72° in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51° in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49° in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55°, pork sausage 55° , French fries cooked potatoes 55° , bacon 56° , bacon 56° in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours ( yesterday and day before yesterday and continue) . Stop sale issue . Advised to operator discarded food . **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#9High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored….multiple cleaner spray bottles stored in kitchen below fryer . Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 6

#10Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening…can vegetables, feta salad, fresh mozzarella cheese opened without date marked and food is moldy at reach in cooler . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times…blocked by prep table. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths…chlorine test kit for Dishmachine. **Warning**

Warning
#13Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen . **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink..kitchen , dishwashing area. . **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled…several cleaning spray bottles. Employee moved those bottles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 3

#1Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing , disrepair throughout establishment **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall through out establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at kitchen. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:53 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
3 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
4 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.