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TOM SAWYER RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP

1759 NW 2 AVE · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33432

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 2, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3381325
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8468366
DBPR license6006344

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority7 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical11 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#1High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracked raw shell eggs with gloves and immediately began touching pan hands and plate out for immediate service. Gloves not changed hands not washed in between. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cut onions in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#3High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. French fries (50F – Cold Holding) on shelf at end of cook line. Operator states fries not prepped or portioned. Out of unit less than Four hours. Fries Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4High Priority03F-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Raw shell eggs Cheddar cheese Marked **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 7

#5Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket in hand sink at dish wash station

#6Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon

#7Intermediate16-37-1

Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

#8Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Certified food manager arrived on site

#9Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

#10Intermediate03F-10-5

Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.

#11Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles under dish machine

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
3 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.