Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

ALLEYCAT

297 E PALMETTO PARK RD, Boca Raton, FL 33432

FoodSeating
Latest violations
13
1 High Priority
Jun 12, 2026
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 9Total: 13

29-44-4

Detail 24621657

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. By three compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24621664

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at front bar not cleaned. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

52-01-4

Detail 24621665

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Sushi items not marked as being raw Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

11-26-1

Detail 24621661

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

32-04-4

Detail 24621666

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms do not have self closing devices installed on any of the three restrooms Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 24621663

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tall co tanks not secured in back room by ice machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

36-37-5

Detail 24621662

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 24621655

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine by front bar is missing front cover Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24621658

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24621659

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at sushi bar and front bar Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 24621660

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door flip top cooler on cook line with standing water in unit Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

38-05-4

Detail 24621656

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Back liquor room by ice machine has no working light . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

29-11-4

Detail 24621654

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe is leaking at handwashing sink in main kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-06-12: Time Extended

Jun 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 8Basic: 14Total: 26

29-44-4

Detail 24620921

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. By three compartment sink Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24620928

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Using paper towels to wrap food. Warning

01D-01-5

Detail 24620916

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24620919

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over sauces in two door cooler on cook line. Employee moved beef to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24620918

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at front bar not cleaned. Warning

52-01-4

Detail 24620934

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Sushi items not marked as being raw Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 24620933

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

16-37-1

Detail 24620927

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

31B-02-4

Detail 24620910

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in sushi bar and front bar Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 24620911

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 24620930

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. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 24620932

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink at front bar Warning

32-04-4

Detail 24620914

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restrooms do not have self closing devices installed on any of the three restrooms Warning

14-01-5

Detail 24620923

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of rice scoop. Employee removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 24620920

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tall co tanks not secured in back room by ice machine. Warning

36-37-5

Detail 24620912

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In kitchen Warning

21-05-5

Detail 24620935

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Using cloth kitchen towels as food liners and covers. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24620917

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in reduced oxygen packaging when thawed out Warning

14-11-5

Detail 24620926

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice machine by front bar is missing front cover Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 24620915

Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer Warning

51-13-4

Detail 24620929

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 24620931

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at sushi bar and front bar Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24620924

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door flip top cooler on cook line with standing water in unit Warning

38-05-4

Detail 24620925

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Back liquor room by ice machine has no working light . Warning

29-11-4

Detail 24620913

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe is leaking at handwashing sink in main kitchen Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24620922

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

Apr 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

35A-05-4

Detail 24506636

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1) 1 live roach under unused double drawers cooler under flat top in kitchen. 2) 5 live roaches crawling on floor and wall under lowboy in kitchen. 3) 6 live roaches under 2 bricks behind small prep table in kitchen.

31B-02-4

Detail 24506635

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at entrance of kitchen. Replaced during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24506637

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. Removed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24506639

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. In kitchen next to sushi station.

35A-03-4

Detail 24506641

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1) 1 dead roach in container under True reach in cooler in kitchen. 2) 3 Dead roaches on floor next to stove in kitchen.

36-22-4

Detail 24506640

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Next to stove in kitchen.

02D-01-5

Detail 24506638

Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Labeled during inspection. Corrected On-Site

Oct 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-71-4

Detail 24159538

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. On the handle of one of the super freezer.

12B-13-4

Detail 24159539

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. On the cook line under the flip top cooler. The chef removed the drink Corrected On-Site

May 20, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03G-04-5

Detail 23639820

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Raw salmon received fresh, sealed then frozen held less than 48 hrs hours per operator. Food not marked with date and time production. See stop sale. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23639817

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cheese in glass reach in cooler at end of cook line Raw shell eggs over carrots open walk in cooler RemovedCorrected On-Site Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23639821

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Short rib braised, cooled, sealed and held no longer than 48 hours hours per operator. Ribs braised, cooled, sealed and held no longer than 48 hours. Food items not marked with time and date of production See stop sale Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Raw salmon received fresh, sealed then frozen held less than 48 hrs hours per operator. Food not marked with date and time production. See stop sale. Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 23639819

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Short rib braised, cooled, sealed and held no longer than 48 hours hours per operator. Ribs braised, cooled, sealed and held no longer than 48 hours. Food items not marked with time and date of production See stop sale Repeat Violation Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23639818

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. Since 2020 Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23639822

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen fish in standing water in triple sink Water turned on Corrected On-Site Warning

Oct 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 23253344

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Placed back in other walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-15: No fried shrimp observed Cooked rice 54F cold holding in walk in cooler. not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Rice discarded on site by operator. Admin Complaint

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23062033

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over cooked shrimp sliding glass door cooler at sushi station Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23062036

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. fried shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); cooked rice (57F - Cold Holding); walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Placed back in other walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23062034

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

03G-50-1

Detail 23062035

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of raw fish raw chicken Sous vide short ribs Warning

Sep 14, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 22174603

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. On top of the cookline flip top cooler, butter (75F - Cold Holding). The butter has been stored in this location for an unknown amount of time. The butter was discarded. See Stop Sale

03A-02-5

Detail 22174604

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On top of the cookline flip top cooler, butter (75F - Cold Holding). The butter has been stored in this location for an unknown amount of time. The butter was discarded. See Stop Sale