Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

BURTONS GRILL & BAR

5580 N MILITARY TRL #500, Boca Raton, FL 33496

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Jun 13, 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.

Jun 13, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 12, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

35A-02-7

Detail 24620760

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At back dry storage/ dishwashing/ prep area approximately 28 small flying insects landing on storage shelves, single service articles, clean dishes/equipment and containers of food. At server/ coffee station area across from the cookline approximately 5 small flying insects landing on containers of food and single service items on shelves above the coffee prep counter. At the bar area approximately 3 small flying insects flying at bar area landing on reach in coolers and equipment. - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: At back dry storage/ dishwashing/ prep area approximately 5 small flying insects landing on storage shelves, single service articles, clean dishes and containers of food. Admin Complaint

Jun 11, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

12A-13-4

Detail 24619388

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. At dinning room bar - employee handled dirty handled dirty dishes than handle drink bottles and clean equipment without washing their hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-17-4

Detail 24619386

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. At dishwashing area- employee handled dirty dishes than proceeded to wash their hands for approximately 4 seconds before handling clean utensils- educated operator- employee washed their hands.

35A-02-7

Detail 24619387

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found At back dry storage/ dishwashing/ prep area approximately 28 small flying insects landing on storage shelves, single service articles, clean dishes/equipment and containers of food. At server/ coffee station area across from the cookline approximately 5 small flying insects landing on containers of food and single service items on shelves above the coffee prep counter. At the bar area approximately 3 small flying insects flying at bar area landing on reach in coolers and equipment.

02C-03-5

Detail 24619391

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. At server station - gallon of milk opened more than 24 hours not dated - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 24619389

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At prep area sink- Alfredo sauce 83-99F at 12:10 to 82-99F at 12:35 ( cooling since 11:25)- at current rate of cooling food will not reach to 70F within remaining time- operator portioned food into small containers and placed in freezer to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken

08B-39-4

Detail 24619390

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At reach in coolers by cookline- in use avocados with sticker still attached - educated operator - employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 11

12A-10-4

Detail 24460106

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Employee at cook line removed air pods from ear then continued setting up line, reviewed hand washing with operator. Corrective Action Taken

11-13-5

Detail 24460097

High Priority - Employee with burns on right hand without a single-use glove over an impermeable cover such as a bandage, finger cot or stall covering the wound is handling food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single-service items. Operator dressed and covered wound. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24460104

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Bar area soda gun nozzles.

16-32-5

Detail 24460101

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink. 1. Ware washing area triple sink utilizes sink and surface brand, Unable to test.

31B-02-4

Detail 24460107

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. Cook line right side hand washing sink, operator provided. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24460099

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. 1. Cook line middle and right hand washing sink, operator provided. Corrected On-Site

33-14-4

Detail 24460100

Basic - Dumpster overflowing garbage.

40-06-5

Detail 24460103

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1. Cook line employee cellphone on counter sauté food contact surface, operator removed. 2. Cook line prep area; employee backpack stored on hook for measuring cups. Operator Corrected On-Site

16-46-4

Detail 24460102

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at drying rack.

29-19-4

Detail 24460105

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 1. Ware washing area

29-11-4

Detail 24460098

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. 1. Bar west side facing hand washing sink, water leaking from pipe.

Dec 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53A-03-7

Detail 24045423

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Sep 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

35A-02-7

Detail 24042919

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in back of kitchen across warewashing area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed 3 small flying insects at dry storage area. Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 24042917

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rack at cook line bread butter 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #4 lobster 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in tall reach in ; blanched fries (48F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Blanched fries 47F, sliced tomatoes 40F, coleslaw 41F Admin Complaint

53A-03-7

Detail 24042916

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 24042918

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 14

03D-02-5

Detail 24038803

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 walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. Warning

01B-36-5

Detail 24038801

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 walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. Warning

01B-01-4

Detail 24038800

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale. Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24038796

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched dirty towel with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean handle. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-02-7

Detail 24038797

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in back of kitchen across warewashing area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24038798

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in double door reach in freezer raw beef stored over cookies. Operator stored raw beef properly. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24038804

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. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24038799

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rack at cook line bread butter 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #4 lobster 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in tall reach in ; blanched fries (48F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24038809

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 119F. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165F or higher. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 24038806

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24038807

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice handle holder soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 24038808

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

29-11-4

Detail 24038805

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe below handwashing sink in warewashing area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 24038802

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23620323

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at flip top cooler #1 chicken wings 53F per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23620322

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler #1 ; raw burgers (61F); sliced tomatoes (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods on ice bath. Observed at flip top cooler #1 chicken wings 53F per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-42-4

Detail 22989946

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm chlorine. Operator primed sanitizer, retested at 100ppm Corrected On-Site

16-62-1

Detail 22989947

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection

23-03-4

Detail 22989945

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at interior under side of can opener table mount

21-10-4

Detail 22989948

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed on cook line. Discussed sanitizer bucket set up with operator. Operator moved soiled wiping cloths to soiled linen storage Corrected On-Site

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 22625921

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives in garnish tray (61F - Cold Holding). Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22625920

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22335113

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. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22335115

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22335114

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Not provided for new employees. Food handler certification provided for most employees. Provided reporting agreement to operator

Jun 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

16-62-1

Detail 22095939

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Measuring devices on order. Next unannounced Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

53B-14-5

Detail 22095940

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Next unannounced Time Extended

Jun 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-12-4

Detail 22094247

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hand then handle cheese with same gloves, discussed with operator, operator discarded cheese and instructed employee to change gloves and wash hands Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22094246

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked short rib (52°F); raw beef (50°F); cooked meat sauce (52°F); sour cream (52°F); cooked rice and quinoa (53°F); garlic in oil (53°F); cheese (54°F) in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Per operator items were not received or portioned today. other items recieved/prepared today, delivery recently received and temperatures documented at less than 41°F today. Instructed operator to start icing items Warning

16-62-1

Detail 22094250

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22094251

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some 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 22094249

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

29-19-4

Detail 22094248

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at dishwasher Warning

Dec 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

31A-09-4

Detail 21614476

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage bucket. Salad station. item removed by Chef Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21614478

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef cleaned and sanitize with wiping cloth Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21614477

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Nov 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 20625287

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....bolognese sauce 48° in walk in cooler , per chef food was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-02-5

Detail 20625285

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....bolognese sauce 48° in walk in cooler , per chef food was cooked yesterday.

41-10-4

Detail 20625286

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored....all purpose cleaner spray bottle stored next to cleaned utensils at pantry station. Employee moved . Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20625289

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....spatula stored in handwashing sink at fry station at kitchen. Employee moved Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20625284

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line . Employee provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20625283

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in seasoning. Chef discarded container. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20625288

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

Jul 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

02C-01-5

Detail 20311453

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation.....macaroni cheese sauce was prepared date marked 6/24 at walk in cooler . Chef discarded sauce . Corrected On-Site

22-12-5

Detail 20311446

High Priority - Soda gun soiled at bar.

31A-09-4

Detail 20311451

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...big bucket front of the handwashing sink at kitchen. Chef moved. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20311450

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence in handwashing sink at cook line. Chef cleaned. Corrected On-Site

10-08-5

Detail 20311447

Basic - scoop handle in contact with creamy corn, orozco pasta in reach in cooler. Employee properly stored scoop . Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20311448

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

31B-04-4

Detail 20311452

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at prep station at kitchen.

21-12-4

Detail 20311449

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses...stored in handwashing sink at kitchen. Chef properly stored it. Corrected On-Site