TOM SAWYER RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP
1759 NW 2 AVE · BOCA RATON · Palm Beach County · FL 33432
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Chef cracking raw shell eggs with gloves and immediately handled pan handle to cook Gloves not changed and hands not washed in between
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher washing unclean dishes in triple sink and then handled clean cups from dishwasher Hands not washed in between
08A-02-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw cat fish over croissants Raw steaks over mozzarella sticks In Reach in freezer in prep area
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cream of spinach (111F – Hot Holding); in steam table on cook line. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 6
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket blocking hand sink at dish machine area
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sanitizer buckets in hand sink at dish machine area
02B-01-5Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon platter on menu **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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.
Basic 1
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in coolers across from cook line and next to steam table **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:01 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.