BOCA RATON, Palm Beach County

POLO CLUB OF BOCA RATON LAURELS

5400 CHAMPION BLVD, BOCA RATON, FL 33496

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
BOCA RATON
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24459338

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over guacamole. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24459337

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top across from oven ; cheese (45F); . Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours . Observed cheese stacked too high. Operator removed cheese. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Feb 2, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24171793

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top #2 across from oven; cheese (62F); Swiss cheese (57F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. Observed at server station cooler ; cooked chicken (48F), . Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. Corrective Action Taken

16-46-4

Detail 24171792

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at ware washing area.

Apr 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-01-4

Detail 23720618

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale.

22-57-6

Detail 23720619

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0)

Aug 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 23052100

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by racks, operator made accessible

36-36-4

Detail 23052099

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-04-5

Detail 22690607

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw burger stored above unwashed cucumber on cart in produce and dairy walk in cooler, operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

36-36-4

Detail 22690608

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing machine

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 13, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 22437307

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High 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. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

22-45-4

Detail 22437309

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.Warning Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

31A-07-4

Detail 22437306

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

31A-04-4

Detail 22437310

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

31A-11-4

Detail 22437308

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

51-16-7

Detail 22437305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: Time Extended

Nov 8, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 1Total: 9

12A-13-4

Detail 22434476

High 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. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares. Warning

22-45-4

Detail 22434481

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.Warning Warning

31A-07-4

Detail 22434478

Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 22434475

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22434482

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares Warning

16-22-4

Detail 22434480

Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Ware washing area removed. Establishment kitchen is an active construction area. Observed food handling/preparation confined to storage room Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 22434479

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at inadequate hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided Warning

51-16-7

Detail 22434477

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area. Warning

16-04-4

Detail 22434483

Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed ware washing being conducted in hand wash sink at front wait station area and moved to towel on prep table for air drying Warning

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 21785489

High 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

16-54-4

Detail 21785491

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

16-55-4

Detail 21785490

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

12A-13-4

Detail 21313829

High 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. Employee Corrected On-Site

Feb 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Total: 7

03D-02-5

Detail 20838883

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....Turkey chili 50° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

09-01-4

Detail 20838885

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee zesting orange putting in yogurt with bare hands . Employee washing hands and putting gloves on hands. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20838884

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....tomato soup , spa soup date marked 1/28/22 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 20838888

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....tomato soup , spa soup date marked 1/28/22 at walk in cooler .

01B-02-5

Detail 20838886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....Turkey chili 50° in walk in cooler . Per chef food was cooked yesterday. Repeat Violation

31A-10-4

Detail 20838887

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink at server station. Employee moved . Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20838882

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...big bowl moving cart at prep station, chef moved Corrected On-Site

Aug 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 20446605

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....Demi glazed sauce date 7/7 , tomato pest 5/10 Food with mold-like growth in reach in cooler at Kitchen. .... Turkey stock date marked 7/31, turkey gravy 8/4, tomato juice gazpacho 8/8 in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

01B-13-4

Detail 20446607

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...Demi glazed sauce date 7/7 , tomato pest 5/10 in reach in cooler at Kitchen. .. Turkey stock date marked 7/31, turkey gravy 8/4, tomato juice gazpacho 8/8 in walk in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 20446612

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....glass cleaner spray bottle stored with cleaned cup, next to soda line at server station. Chef moved Corrected On-Site

27-18-4

Detail 20446613

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods at kitchen.

35A-03-4

Detail 20446609

Basic - Dead roaches on premises....one dead roache in reach in cooler at kitchen. Employee cleaned and sanitized the cooler . Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20446611

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust in utensils cabinet at expo line , server station.

22-16-4

Detail 20446608

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues at kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 20446610

Basic - Stored food not covered....bread in walk in cooler . Employee covered food. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20446606

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....oil spray bottle. Employee labeled Corrected On-Site