American Social Boca Raton
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
82
Score
Going back to 2023, American Social Boca Raton has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “stored food not covered” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average for Boca Raton sits at 74, putting American Social Boca Raton on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 live flying insects in secondary bar landing on sink or flying in bar area. Operator attempted but could not kill all. Operator sanitized counter tops **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed 4 live flying insects not landing on anything. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple flip top cutting boards grooved with black cut marks. - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: Observed same **Time Extended**
14-09-4
82
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed: 4 live flying insects in secondary bar landing on sink or flying in bar area. Operator attempted but could not kill all. Operator sanitized counter tops **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed a sheet pan of raw cod directly over a container of bread crumbs and above ready to eat foods like bread. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple flip top cutting boards grooved with black cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored food at bar area (limes, lemons, olives) not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Upon arrival observed employee wearing no hair net while conducting food preparation. Operator donned a hair net. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed at cook line station, sanitizer bucket stored on floor. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
61
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner with seasonings over prep table
41-10-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave
22-02-4
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets to reach in cooler doors on cook line
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
55
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Dishwasher (Temperature 0) **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. One cracked egg In container on cook line **Warning**
01B-14-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. pico de gallo (48F - Cooling) at 10:58 am to 48F at 11:22 am since 9:58 Am in cook line holding unit. At this rate food will not cool to 41F within four hours. Placed on ice **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Filling pitcher on cook line **Warning**
31A-11-4
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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. End of cook line Provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) on cook line. Remade Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin Labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
45
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Oct 19, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked mushrooms (64F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (64F - Cold Holding); on cook line. Not prepped or portioned out. Out for less than Four hours. Operator decided to use TPHC. Time marked. Form sent to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (50F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit overnight. In large plastic container. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee on cook line using cellphone with gloves. Employee changed gloves and began handling food. No hand washing in between. Educated on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. chicken wings (50F - Cooling); in walk in cooler. Not prepped or portioned. In unit overnight. In large plastic container. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spray bottles in hand sink at beverage area outside kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Unable to provide
16-62-1
Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
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
06-09-1
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers
08B-39-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer goat cheese
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line
21-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
32
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the service bar, cheese stuffed olives (65F - Cold Holding). The item was being held at room temperature for less than 4 hours. The item was placed on ice to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
May 5, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was American Social Boca Raton last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at American Social Boca Raton on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at American Social Boca Raton?
Across the inspection record, “stored food not covered” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at American Social Boca Raton.
How does American Social Boca Raton compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
American Social Boca Raton most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has American Social Boca Raton's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at American Social Boca Raton have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at American Social Boca Raton means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is American Social Boca Raton inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, American Social Boca Raton is inspected around three times per year on average.
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