Delray Beach, Palm Beach County

BOSTON'S

40 S OCEAN BLVD, Delray Beach, FL 33483

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
2 High Priority
Jun 15, 2026
City
Delray Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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 15, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 24623294

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....blue cheese 63F stored in double container in reach in cooler, hot dogs 51F in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen. Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed food to walk in cooler . Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

03F-02-5

Detail 24623291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... cut tomatoes, cut lettuce , coleslaw, salsa at expo line at kitchen. Employee time marked . Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24623295

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored busspan front of handwashing at kitchen employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24623293

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer stored in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed food. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24623292

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...windex spray bottles at bar . Employee removed food labeled. Corrected On-Site

Nov 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 8

12A-02-4

Detail 24198614

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands...server handled soiled dishes and then prepped drinks , handle cleaned drink glass without washed hands . Employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24198615

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....cut tomatoes with cut lettuce 59F in ice bath at expo line , cheddar cheese 60 , Swiss cheese 61F, American cheese 60F in middle flip top reach in cooler at kitchen, raw shrimp 53F, raw fish 45F in cold well by the fryer at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today, food being held less than 4 hours . Chef time marked expo line , removed cheese to walk in cooler , cover food with ice in cold well Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 24198610

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....can opener blade , employee cleaned Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24198608

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing....stored a strainer in handwashing sink at bar . Employee removed strainer. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

53A-05-6

Detail 24198611

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/

02C-08-5

Detail 24198612

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked...marinara sauce was thawed from yesterday without date marked. Chef date marked. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 24198613

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...pink liquid spray bottle at bar . Employee labeled Soap with water . Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24198609

Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in bread crumbs at kitchen . Employee discarded container. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 1Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23881744

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....shredded cheese 55F, cut cabbage 55F food stored in double container in flip top reach in cooler next to handwashing sink and caramelized onion 51F, slice cheese 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from grill , quinoa 49F, cut lettuce 50F, rice 50F in flip top reach in cooler across from steamer at kitchen and Coleslaw 58F , salsa 56F in cold holding well at expo line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours, employee ice down on food and time marked . Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23881743

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...strainer, containers stored in handwashing sink by the triple sink at bar , employee removed those things . Corrected On-Site Warning

52-01-4

Detail 23881741

Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented...menu stated that Maine lobster , on the produce box stated came from Canada . Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 23881742

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23881745

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at bar , employee provided Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23881746

Basic - container with no handle used to scooped food in cheese at kitchen . Employee removed container. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 17, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-02-4

Detail 23562987

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operated placed towels at sink.

10-07-4

Detail 23562986

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observe in water at 72F. Operate removed water.

Jan 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 7Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 11

08B-56-4

Detail 23465072

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..water bottle stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Recommend to employee discarded ice.

14-15-4

Detail 23465065

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...olive oil spray bottle at kitchen. Manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23465066

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw tuna with cooked shrimp in same container in walk in cooler . Manager probably stored. Corrected On-Site

01B-24-5

Detail 23465071

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....marinara sauce date marked 12/14/24 in walk in cooler . See stop sale. Manager discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 23465064

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Food stored in ice used for drinks. ..water bottle stored in drink ice at bar . See stop sale. Recommend to employee discarded ice. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. .....marinara sauce date marked 12/14/24 in walk in cooler .

01B-02-5

Detail 23465074

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.....American cheese 53F, pepper jack cheese 49F, chadder cheese 51F , Caramelized onion 44 F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .

03A-02-5

Detail 23465069

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.....American cheese 53F, pepper jack cheese 49F, chadder cheese 51F , Caramelized onion 44 F in flip top reach in cooler across from grille at kitchen . Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. ....cut tomatoes and cut lettuce 57F in ice bath at expo line . Food being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 23465070

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime....heavy soiled build up in can opener blade . Manager removed to cleaned . Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23465073

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, expo line . Manager provided. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23465067

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. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

06-09-1

Detail 23465068

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...tuna thawing in reduce oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Label states to remove before thawing. Manager removed fish from package Corrected On-Site

Oct 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 23226478

High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Stop sale Issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse, chick pease 50F, feta cheese 47F, quinoa 46F , rice 50F , fish dip 47F in flip top C9 reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 23226474

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue .... Slice cheeses 63F, caramelized onion 63F,cooked pineapple chutney 62F,quinoa 60F in flip to reach in cooler #C6 at kitchen, and blue cheese sauce 53F, salsa 48F, cut lettuce with cut tomato 58F in ice bath at expo line by the kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less then 4 hours . Chef time marked. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: chick pease 50F, feta cheese 47F, quinoa 46F , rice 50F , fish dip 47F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours. Stop sale issue . C6 cooler by time marked . Expo line with time marked . Admin Complaint

16-62-1

Detail 23226477

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring tools or device . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Not provided Time Extended

53B-13-5

Detail 23226475

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-02: Not provided Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 23226476

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 2024-10-02: Time Extended

Oct 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

12A-16-4

Detail 23216929

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands...employee came from outside and then putting gloves on hands, handle cleaned utensils. Employee washed hands after discussion. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-15-4

Detail 23216925

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...spray oil bottle at kitchen Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23216933

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw hamburger above portion coleslaw in reach in drawer at kitchen . Employee properly stored Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23216930

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...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23216932

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...roasted tomatoes 51F, cooked green beans 52F, fish dip 50F, caramelized onions 52F, blu cheese 51F , mushrooms 52F, cut lettuce 51F , goat cheese 52F, chick peas 52F, quinoa 52F rice 52F in flip top #C9 reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue .... Slice cheeses 63F, caramelized onion 63F,cooked pineapple chutney 62F,quinoa 60F in flip to reach in cooler #C6 at kitchen, and blue cheese sauce 53F, salsa 48F, cut lettuce with cut tomato 58F in ice bath at expo line by the kitchen , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less then 4 hours . Chef time marked. Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-62-1

Detail 23216926

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine....not provided any kind of hot water sanitizer measuring tools or device . Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 23216927

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at kitchen. Chef provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23216931

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. Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23216928

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

14-01-5

Detail 23216934

Basic - Condemn container with no handle used to dispense food in goat cheese, quinoa, bread crumbs at kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-01-5

Detail 22504757

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observe in feta cheese. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

02D-01-5

Detail 21586488

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observe yellow substance in unlabeled spray bottle. Operator labeled spray bottle oil. Corrected On-Site

Jan 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 20776076

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored above ready to eat cauliflower in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20776075

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed at frozen drink dispenser nozzles at inside bar

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-25-4

Detail 20524123

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line touching phone and face then handle utensils. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize utensils and wash hands Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Discussed proper hand washing and glove use with operator. Next unannounced Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20524122

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at coolers throughout establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-21: Next unannounced Time Extended

Sep 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 20521641

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. main walk in: cooked quinoa (47°F-48°F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked yesterday and has been cooling overnight. See Stop Sale Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 20521643

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee on cook line touching phone and face then handle utensils. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to clean and sanitize utensils and wash hands Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20521642

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. 1 door stainless at wait station:; clam chowder (58°F - Cold Holding). Operator states item has been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. main walk in: cooked quinoa (47°F-48°F - Cooling). Operator states item was cooked yesterday and has been cooling overnight. 1 door stainless reach in: sliced cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); Unit has an ambient temperature of 55°F. Operator states item has been in unit overnight. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20521644

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1 door stainless at wait station:; clam chowder (58°F - Cold Holding). Operator states item has been in unit overnight. Unknown time out of temperature. See Stop Sale Left to right:2 door flip top:; cheese, raw burger (48°F-52°F - Cold Holding); operator states items have been in unit less than 4 hours, operator placed ice on items. Unit has an ambient temperature of 47°F 1 door stainless reach in: sliced cheese (55°F - Cold Holding); Unit has an ambient temperature of 55°F. Operator states item has been in unit overnight. See Stop Sale 2 door flip top far right:cheese, cooked quinoa (54°F - Cold Holding)unit has an ambient temperature of 50°F. Oper placed ice on all TCS items. Operator states items have been in unit less than 4 hours. Techs arrived at establishment during inspection Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20521640

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles containing yellow substance not labeled. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20521639

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets at coolers throughout establishment Warning