BOYNTON BEACH, Palm Beach County

THE OWL

4953 LE CHALET BLVD #5, BOYNTON BEACH, FL 33436

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
3 High Priority
Feb 10, 2026
City
BOYNTON BEACH
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.

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-29-4

Detail 24360751

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 dropped knife on floor and then picked it up changed gloves but no no handwash and then proceeded to touch clean plate . Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 24360756

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over biscuits in low top cooler at cook line. Operator stored raw shell eggs properly. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24360753

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in glass door cooler in main dining room ; butter chips (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Observed in Flip top cooler #1 ; cheese (43-47F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less then four hours. Observed cheese stored past the fill line. Operator removed cheese on top and placed below in walk in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03D-15-4

Detail 24360754

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed corn beef hash 51F at 9:40 to 51F at 10:15 (cooling since 9:00). At this current rate of cooling food willl not reach 41F or below within 4 hours. Operator placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 24360755

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in handwashing sink in main dining room. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24360752

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee not wearing hair restraint while working in kitchen. Discussed with operator. Employee put on hair restraint. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 24360750

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed inside walk in cooler with rust that has pittted the shelves.

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 24029351

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

Jun 16, 2025

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

01B-02-5

Detail 23825611

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. At walk in cooler, tuna (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23825612

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk in cooler, tuna salad (45F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (44F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in cooler over 24 hours. See stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03F-10-5

Detail 23825610

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. No written plan for foods-butter, quiche held out of temperature. Provided TPHC form to operator.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-17-4

Detail 23519747

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are soiled with rusted surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-31: Time Extended

Jan 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23495713

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. Observed at dish machine. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 23495710

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands #1 Observed employee cracked eggs then proceeded to grab bread for customer order. Advised employee to wash hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-17-3

Detail 23495712

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23495711

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 in reach in cooler in kitchen American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (43F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. Observed cooler in disrepair. See stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23495716

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler in kitchen American cheese (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (52F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (43F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. Observed cooler in disrepair. See stop sale. #2 Observed in Reach in cooler in dining room ; butter (53F - Cold Holding). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator moved food to walk in cooler to quick chill. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

02B-01-5

Detail 23495715

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Identified poach eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23495714

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in cooler shelves are soiled with rusted surface. Warning

Aug 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23040689

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. dining room: butters on table (73F - Cold Holding) being held at room temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Discussed TPHC with operator. Discussed potential of re-serving of tcs foods. Operator removed from all tables and discarded Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23040691

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled

29-49-6

Detail 23040690

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top

Apr 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 5

31B-02-4

Detail 22605782

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at prep area hand wash sink. Operator provided Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22605785

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 22605784

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

02B-02-5

Detail 22605781

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided to operator and operator posted. Reviewed with operator Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 22605783

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Warning

Aug 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

11-07-5

Detail 22243059

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.

31A-11-4

Detail 22243058

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook washed cooking knife in hand wash sink located next to 3 Compartment sink

13-04-4

Detail 22243060

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

24-08-4

Detail 22243062

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher dried utensils with a towel

21-12-4

Detail 22243061

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

May 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 21974566

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by mop sink. HWS next to Walk In Cooler

31A-11-4

Detail 21974564

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To store bottle cleaner

31B-05-4

Detail 21974563

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser next to Walk In Cooler

22-20-5

Detail 21974567

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

36-36-4

Detail 21974565

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above Reach In Freezer

Dec 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

50-17-2

Detail 21630776

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

40-06-5

Detail 21630775

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1/2 bottle drinking water

08B-38-4

Detail 21630774

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes Corrected On-Site

Oct 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

22-41-4

Detail 21527029

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. Fixed by Dishwsaher

Jan 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

07-08-5

Detail 20763138

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers...per operator single serve butter stored in reach in cooler from table. Operator discarded butter. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20763137

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water squeezed bottle , operator labeled it.

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 20465996

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...ham, cheese at walk in cooler . Operator date marked food Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20465998

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.....bleach spray bottle. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 20465999

Basic - Food stored on floor...potatoes, onion at walk in cooler. Employee properly stored. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 20465997

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust....handwashing sink at prep station.

02D-01-5

Detail 20466000

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....water squeezed bottle . Operator labeled Corrected On-Site