Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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BEN'S KOSHER DELI

9942 CLINT MOORE RD · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33496

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3396875
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8518931
DBPR license6019269

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedFebruary 8, 2024 10:03 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedFebruary 9, 2024 8:59 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority2 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 6

#3High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes/shelving holding dry storage items next to back door in kitchen Observed 15 live small flying insects hovering and landing on shelf and bottles on vinegar in prep area next to back door in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live small insects hovering and landing on equipment/clean wares in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 1 live small flying insect landing on wall at soda station in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live small flying insects landing at front deli line soda machine. Observed 3 live small flying insects inside of sealed bag of rye bread stored at front deli line. See Stop Sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#4High Priority50-17-3

High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall above front line steam table on front deli line not in kitchen area **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority01B-03-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 3 live small flying insects inside of sealed bag of rye bread stored at front deli line. **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, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. inside oven: baked potatoes (114F-122F – Hot Holding) operator states potatoes have been in oven over night. Unknown time out of temperature. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. inside oven: baked potatoes (114F-122F – Hot Holding) operator states potatoes have been in oven over night. Unknown time out of temperature. See stop sale **Warning**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 2

#9Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to fill up pot with water. Discussed with operator **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic35A-06-4

Basic – Accumulation of dead insects. Observed 2 dead small flying insects on cutting board in prep area next to back door in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.