Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

PATIO TAPAS & BEER

205 SE 1 AVE, Boca Raton, FL 33432

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
4 High Priority
Jul 9, 2025
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Closed
Inspections
18

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.

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

12A-07-5

Detail 23859559

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Chef put gloves on without washing hands.

08A-02-6

Detail 23859555

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over almond cake in two door freezer Removed Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23859557

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over squash in two door reach in Raw lamb over tomatoes in two reach in cooler

41-10-4

Detail 23859558

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored with corn starch and shaved nuts on rack

12A-03-4

Detail 23859551

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef Washed hands triple sink

41-17-4

Detail 23859556

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On rack In front of back door On rack at dish machine area

27-16-4

Detail 23859553

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 84F at hand sink

22-20-5

Detail 23859554

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

14-69-4

Detail 23859552

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

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 23429080

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Peeled tomatoes

12A-16-4

Detail 23429086

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Waiter touched cellphone and then began scooping ice. Hands not washed inbetween

12A-13-4

Detail 23429085

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 washing unclean dishes and then put away clean dishes. Hands not washed in between.

12A-09-4

Detail 23429082

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef handled raw octopus with gloves and touched pan handle with the same gloves. Chef touched cellphone with gloves and then handled tongs. Gloves not changed in between. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-27-4

Detail 23429084

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm). Remade. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23429081

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/

41-17-4

Detail 23429083

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. On stainless steal rack At front counter

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22978999

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

12A-09-4

Detail 22978995

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef observed using cell phone and immediately handled ice and began cooking food. Gloves not changed. hands not washed. Chef observed touching raw pork and immediately handled clean pan handle and ready to eat bread Educated on site. Gloves changed. hands washed Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 22978994

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22978996

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22978998

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22978993

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

14-69-4

Detail 22978992

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door reach in freezer next to triple sink Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22978997

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice cream scoop 84F Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 22978991

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Warning

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 22368371

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-16: Dish machine chlorine 0 ppm Triple sink set up chlorine 100 ppm Operator states a part for the machine has been ordered Admin Complaint

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 22350628

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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

08A-17-6

Detail 22350632

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over raw beef two door freezer. Not commercially packaged. Removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 22350633

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

16-37-1

Detail 22350629

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

05-08-4

Detail 22350635

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

41-17-4

Detail 22350634

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at front counter Spray bottle on garbage bin on cook line Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22350631

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door freezer Freezer chest Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22350630

Basic - Stored food not covered. Churros and fries in freezer chest Warning

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22223472

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.

01B-02-5

Detail 22223473

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. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22223474

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler near the ware washing area, cheese (50F - Cold Holding); roasted peppers (50F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (50F - Cold Holding); beef (50F - Cold Holding); potato salad (50F - Cold Holding). The items have been stored in this cooler overnight. The food items have been discarded. See stop sale. Warning

Jun 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

27-16-4

Detail 21956663

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off to entire establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-25: Time Extended

Apr 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 21953643

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 5 live flying insects landing on unwrapped cups and lids at front counter in dining room Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on wall at front counter in dining room Approximately 10 live flying insects on wall in dining room Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on clean mixing bowls in the kitchen Approximately 5 live flying insects under the triple sink in the kitchen Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21953642

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler #2, raw duck breasts stored over unwashed lemons. Duck moved Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 21953641

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off to entire establishment. Warning

Feb 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-6

Detail 21803483

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 20 live flying insects at front counter landing on walls. Area not separated front kitchen by a wall. Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on cases of single service items in kitchen Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen

Feb 22, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

35A-02-6

Detail 21802894

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects landing on boxes of single service items in the dry storage area of the kitchen Approximately 15 live flying insects on the walls at the front counter in front of the kitchen. No separating wall Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Approximately 20 live flying insects at front counter landing on walls. Area not separated front kitchen by a wall. Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on cases of single service items in kitchen Approximately 10 live flying insects landing on walls in kitchen Admin Complaint

27-16-4

Detail 21802893

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At triple sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-22: Time Extended

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

35A-02-6

Detail 21798863

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 15 live flying insects landing on boxes of single service items in the dry storage area of the kitchen Approximately 15 live flying insects on the walls at the front counter in front of the kitchen. No separating wall Admin Complaint

50-17-3

Detail 21798864

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 21798865

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over cooked octopus. Beef moved to lower shelf Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 21798862

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

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-73-4

Detail 21184359

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Between equipment

35B-08-4

Detail 21184358

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. In prep area. Ribbon removed

Nov 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 20638530

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53A-03-7

Detail 20465855

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: Time Extended

14-11-4

Detail 20465856

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket to cookline reach in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2021-08-27: Time Extended

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

01B-02-5

Detail 20418647

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At reach in cooler next to slicer, goat cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); gazpacho (47°F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47°F - Cold Holding), caramelized onions 47°F cold holding, . Items stored in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 20418651

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline, cheese (55°F - Cold Holding). Item stored at room temperature for less than 4 hours. Item returned to refrigeration. At reach in cooler next to slicer, goat cheese (47°F - Cold Holding); gazpacho (47°F - Cold Holding); potatoes (47°F - Cold Holding); tomato sauce (47°F - Cold Holding). Items stored in cooler overnight. Items discarded. See Stop Sale

53A-03-7

Detail 20418648

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

27-16-4

Detail 20418653

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

14-01-5

Detail 20418652

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At ice machine, beverage container used to dispense ice for beverage

36-34-5

Detail 20418654

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In dining room

14-11-4

Detail 20418650

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket to cookline reach in cooler

10-20-4

Detail 20418649

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. At oven