BOCA RATON, Palm Beach County

BEN'S KOSHER DELI

9942 CLINT MOORE RD, BOCA RATON, FL 33496

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 High Priority
Mar 24, 2026
City
BOCA RATON
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-01-4

Detail 24465025

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of mushrooms dented across the seam . See stop sale. Observed 1 can of nuts dented across the seam. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24465024

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at small fridge at front line ; hotdogs (47F); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24465022

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 24465023

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24465021

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line in kitchen soiled with food debris.

29-11-4

Detail 24465020

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath handwashing sink nat ware washing area.

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 24325240

High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of beets dented across the seam in kitchen. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority

12A-27-4

Detail 24325242

High Priority - Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then proceeded to change gloves and then touch ready to eat bacon without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.. **Corrected On-Site*Priority: High Priority

03A-02-5

Detail 24325239

High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato pancakes 63F stored on table at cook line. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of unit less than four hours. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint Priority: High Priority

22-02-4

Detail 24325258

Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line soiled with food debris. Priority: Intermediate

02C-02-5

Detail 24325241

Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler next to walk in freeezer. Per operator food was prepared yesterday at around 10AM. 26 hours has passed. Operator date marked 1/22/26. Priority: Intermediate

36-03-4

Detail 24325263

Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Cole molding inside of walk in freezer missing at entrance. Priority: Basic

21-12-4

Detail 24325254

Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled cloths not stored in solution and stored on cook line. Priority: Basic

Oct 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 24092291

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Low top reach in cooler ; chili beans (45-46F). Per operator food was prepared today at 7AM. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.

01B-36-5

Detail 24092288

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Low top reach in cooler ; chili beans (45-46F). Per operator food was prepared today at 7AM. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 24092289

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler across from deli case at end of line ; coleslaw (45F); potato salad (48F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Operator added ice to product. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24092292

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions 96F stored under steam table under no temperature control. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved back to stove to reheat to 165F or higher. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-11-4

Detail 24092293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink near ware washing area spray bottle stored inside. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 24092290

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Jun 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 23843503

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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23843506

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Two for reach in across from ware washing area ; chili (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today .Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food in walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23843507

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at front counter sauerkrauts (98-121F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23843504

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of gloves stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23843505

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to dish storage. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 12, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23348205

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. potato knish reheating for more than 2 hours (78F-82F - Reheating). Per operator item is on first reheat on commercially processed potato knish.

03E-03-5

Detail 23348206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. potato knish reheating for more than 2 hours (78F-82F - Reheating). Per operator item is on first reheat on commercially processed potato knish. See Stop Sale

31A-11-4

Detail 23348204

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing vegetables in prep area hand wash sink. Discussed with operator

36-32-5

Detail 23348207

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed hole in ceiling above kitchen entrance door

Oct 1, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

08A-02-6

Detail 23217447

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon not in original packaging stored above ready to eat foods in walk in freezer, operator moved raw salmon to bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

08A-04-5

Detail 23217446

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed lemons in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 23217450

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sauerkraut (117F - Hot Holding) being held at front line less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165F Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23217451

Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in coolers

29-08-4

Detail 23217449

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink draining onto floor in ware washing area

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 23146677

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken

40-06-5

Detail 23146676

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag, phone stored on shelf with dry storage items above prep table. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23146678

Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust

21-12-4

Detail 23146675

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to soiled linens Corrected On-Site

Jun 26, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 22946526

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 6# mushroom cans dented. 2 6# tomato purée cans dented. See stop sale.

08A-04-5

Detail 22946528

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed onions in produce walk in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22946527

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front line expo station. Operator refilled Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22946525

Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauerkraut stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Per moved to shelf Corrected On-Site

29-49-6

Detail 22946524

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 3 door front expo reach in cooler

Apr 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

22-41-4

Detail 22789953

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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer empty. Operator replaced and primed. Retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22789954

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw turkey burger stored on top of raw salmon in cook line reach in cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Feb 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 6Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22627004

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

50-17-3

Detail 22627005

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

35A-05-4

Detail 22627002

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

01B-03-5

Detail 22627001

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

01B-02-5

Detail 22627008

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

03B-01-6

Detail 22626999

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

22-02-4

Detail 22627007

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

31A-11-4

Detail 22627006

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

35A-06-4

Detail 22627003

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

38-07-4

Detail 22627000

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

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 22341870

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked quinoa in 2 door reach in at prep area. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22341868

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 22341867

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to back door. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22341869

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets at front line expo station

May 30, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

14-04-4

Detail 22023665

Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield.

53B-05-5

Detail 22023664

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

27-16-4

Detail 22023667

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At the men's restroom wash-sink. Chef adjusted sink , hot water at 100° and up Corrected On-Site

14-21-4

Detail 22023663

Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. Can opener blade dirty chef put can opener in dishwasher Corrected On-Site

16-38-5

Detail 22023668

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

31B-04-4

Detail 22023666

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By the dishwasher, and prep room

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 5Total: 5

22-20-5

Detail 21681185

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-69-4

Detail 21681184

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 21681188

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

08B-12-5

Detail 21681187

Basic - Stored food not covered. Roast Beef. Walk In Cooler.

21-08-4

Detail 21681186

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

16-54-4

Detail 21183499

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.

22-20-5

Detail 21183494

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

12B-07-4

Detail 21183497

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water next to Food Display Case

36-22-4

Detail 21183495

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.

16-38-5

Detail 21183496

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

21-07-4

Detail 21183498

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 20703970

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....coleslaw 52°, potato salad 48°, roasted pepper 52° in rare flip top cold well at front line , per manager food being held less than four hours. Manager time marked on food. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03E-03-5

Detail 20703974

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts...potato knish at rare counter hot holding , manager discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

53A-05-6

Detail 20703968

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/

36-73-4

Detail 20703967

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris....all walk in coolers, walk in freezer and through out kitchen.

31B-04-4

Detail 20703971

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at dishwashing area . Employee provided Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 20703969

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior fan , ceiling have accumulation of soil residues and heavy soiled build up around the gas ket , door at front line .

29-49-6

Detail 20703973

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler due to condensation water .

08B-12-5

Detail 20703972

Basic - Stored food not covered....tongue, turkey, roast beef in reach in cooler at front line condensation water leaking . Employee covered food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20370535

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....coleslaw 48° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 20370541

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....coleslaw 48° in walk in cooler being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food... Turkey 45°, kinish 45° , salami 45° in small reach in cooler top of the rare counter at front line . Food being held less than four hours. Employee adjusted thermostat. Egg barley mushroom 47° in reach in cooler below Bain Marie at front line . Food being held less than four hours. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

03F-02-5

Detail 20370536

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale....coleslaw 49° in Bain Marie at front line . Employee discarded food due to food brought up from walk in cooler . Replace new food with time marked. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20370534

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding cabbage soup 117° top part of the food bottom part of the food 153°. After starring ,food temperature 153°. Employee covered food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 20370539

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink at front line .

08B-38-4

Detail 20370540

Basic - Food bread stored on floor at front line . Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 20370538

Basic - Stored food not covered....several type of kinish not covered in small reach in cooler top of the rare counter at front. Employee covered Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 20370537

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at front line . Employee moved. Corrected On-Site