5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant

2166 N Dixie, Boca Raton, FL 33431

American

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Inspectors have visited 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant six times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 9 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jan 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over unwashed vegetables. Chef moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

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

16-37-1

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

31B-04-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door stand up cooler in kitchen at porridge (51F - Cold Holding); cooked beans (51F - Cold Holding), manger moved items to reachin freezer and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/23 License expired more than sixty days Paid 3/12/24 10:17 Downloaded and it shows up to date. Confirmation number is 238748393. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen

31B-03-4

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen

31B-02-4

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.

11-26-1

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. And screen on door torn

35B-01-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

31B-04-4

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

05-09-4

Aug 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Mar 1, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired more than sixty days Confirmation number is 23038830. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door true cooler in kitchen at cooked pork, cooked chicken, beans (51-53F - Cold Holding), cook stated items in cooler less two hours, she said the opened an hour ago, they just prepped items

03A-02-5

Sep 12, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water.

12A-19-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door stand up cooler at coleslaw, beans (47-51F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.beans left on counter by the steam well chef reheated beans to165° and above **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

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

16-37-1

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant.

How does 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, 5 Boys Haitian-American Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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