Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

CALI AJI

4251 N FEDERAL HWY STE 6, Boca Raton, FL 33431

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 27, 2026
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-27-4

Detail 24403749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 20, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 10

01D-01-5

Detail 24383944

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish, Swai, offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Time Extended

02B-01-5

Detail 24383950

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify, Ceviche Classico on menu which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

27-06-4

Detail 24383948

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 79F. No hot water in facility. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 24383946

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink 79F, no hot water in establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

16-23-4

Detail 24383951

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 24383945

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

14-36-5

Detail 24383943

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

29-27-4

Detail 24383949

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24383947

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24383942

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand sink in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended

Feb 19, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 5Basic: 10Total: 18

01D-01-5

Detail 24383350

High Priority - Nonexempt fish, Swai, offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 24383352

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 25 rodents dropping in dry storage area on floor underneath storage rack in kitchen. Warning

29-34-4

Detail 24383348

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside back door. Observed hose attached. Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24383351

Intermediate - Menu does not identify, Ceviche Classico on menu which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning

27-06-4

Detail 24383353

Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 79F. No hot water in facility. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 24383357

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. One new employee recently hired and working at the time of inspection. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 24383349

Intermediate - 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. Only one employee with current food handler training. Warning

27-16-4

Detail 24383358

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink 79F, no hot water in establishment. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 24383346

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning

14-45-4

Detail 24383354

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard at cookline storage shelf. Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 24383362

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24383347

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed crate of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning

14-36-5

Detail 24383361

Basic - Interior of chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in kitchen. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 24383356

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24383360

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 24383359

Basic - Open dumpster lid outside behind restaurant. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24383345

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cleaned utensil rack in kitchen. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24383355

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at hand sink in kitchen. Warning

Aug 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23969348

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef steak over tomatoes and sauce. Manager moved beef steak Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23969346

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23969347

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as rice scoop. Manager discarded bowl Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 23969345

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

05-09-4

Detail 23969344

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No ambient thermometer in reach in cooler in kitchen

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03D-02-5

Detail 23620499

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Pork 46F cooked yesterday 3/10/25 at 5 pm Employee discard food item. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23620498

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.

03A-02-5

Detail 23620502

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pork 46pm cooked yesterday 3/10/25 at 5pm Employee discard food item. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 23620501

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-20-5

Detail 23620503

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

40-06-5

Detail 23620500

Basic - Employee personal items stored above a food preparation and food. Cell phone stored on shelf directly above open reach in cooler with food being exposed. Employee removed cell phone Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 23620496

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pinto Beans. Dry storage room Employee placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 23620495

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawed at room temperature Employee placed under running water

21-12-4

Detail 23620497

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed wiping cloth in sanitizing solution. Corrected On-Site

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-03-4

Detail 23170439

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing molding at corner of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-24: Observed broken molding at wall next to oven.

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 21

12A-27-4

Detail 23167172

High Priority - 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 shelled eggs, cook the eggs, and grab clean plate without changing gloves or washing hands.

14-31-5

Detail 23167189

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed produce in non food grade bags.

08A-08-5

Detail 23167187

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed cooked sausage on top of raw sausage at reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator removed the cooked sausage and discarded. Corrected On-Site

08A-02-6

Detail 23167191

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed frozen red snapper out of original commercial packaging over ready to eat frozen vegetables.

08A-05-6

Detail 23167178

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw bacon over ready to eat cheese at reach in cooler. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-14-4

Detail 23167186

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed one raw shelled egg cracked at reach in cooler. Operator discarded item.

01B-02-5

Detail 23167183

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 reach in cooler 1 white cheese as per operator prepped more than 4 hours ago (51F - Cold Holding). Additionally, observed at reach in cooler 2 chicken and potato soup (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Left in cooler over night.

03A-02-5

Detail 23167174

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler 2 chicken and potato soup (56F - Cold Holding) as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Left in cooler over night.

03D-06-5

Detail 23167182

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed at reach in cooler 1 white cheese as per operator prepped by shredding more than 4 hours ago (51F - Cold Holding).

03B-01-6

Detail 23167177

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on prep table yellow sauce (cooked onions and tomatoes) cooked approximately 1 hour ago (113F - Hot Holding-Reheated to 174F) Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 23167176

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

41-17-4

Detail 23167192

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of degreaser not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23167173

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to scoop out rice at dry storage area. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site

24-05-4

Detail 23167185

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots and food storage containers at air drying rack upright. Operator properly stored items. Corrected On-Site

36-03-4

Detail 23167190

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing molding at corner of kitchen.

24-08-4

Detail 23167180

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack at triple sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23167179

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor. Operator properly stored. Corrected On-Site

08B-39-4

Detail 23167175

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut avocado with sticker not properly washed. Operator discarded item. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 23167184

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed soup at reach in cooler not covered. As per operator left over night.

21-12-4

Detail 23167188

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth on prep cutting board not properly stored. Operator properly stored item. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23167181

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed cooking oil not labeled. Operator properly labeled item. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22577574

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Employee been employed over 1 year. No proof of employee training for M. Escobar Admin Complaint

Nov 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 10

12A-09-4

Detail 22442549

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee cut raw pork, go inside reach in cooler and grab raw steak, place pork in deep fryer, crack raw shell eggs and place in sauté pan in stove, without washing hands or changing gloves.

11-07-5

Detail 22442547

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-27-4

Detail 22442550

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

53B-01-5

Detail 22442551

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

11-26-1

Detail 22442553

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.

02B-02-5

Detail 22442554

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator with consumer advisory. Corrective Action Taken

24-05-4

Detail 22442548

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Storage shelf at exit door- observed pot stored not inverted.

10-08-5

Detail 22442555

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at main kitchen ice machine.

10-20-4

Detail 22442552

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven-observed tongs hanging on oven door handle.

12B-13-4

Detail 22442556

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed employee Snapple iced tea in cooler.

Aug 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

22-41-4

Detail 22237184

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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 22237181

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables, chef moved chicken Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22237182

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Found in kitchen area spray bottles with blue and pink liquids with no label, to correct , label spray bottles as needed to identify the bottles with its contents. Chef labeled Corrected On-Site

27-16-4

Detail 22237180

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

22-20-5

Detail 22237183

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

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Total: 4

22-49-4

Detail 21879543

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chlorine ppm at 0

08A-05-6

Detail 21879540

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef and raw chicken over vegetables, chefmoved items Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21879542

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.two door kebinator cooler on cook line at beef, chicken, lettuce (44-47F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler

41-17-4

Detail 21879541

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Purple liquid in spray bottles not labeled

Oct 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

53A-02-7

Detail 21521823

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Owner and chef less than thirty days,

41-17-4

Detail 21521824

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef labeled Corrected On-Site