Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
45
Score
Public records show five inspections at Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant stretching back to 2024. Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 2, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Drain pipes from dishwasher go into drain, not having a one inch air gap.
29-44-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in walk in cooler. Manager moved both items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at front bar. Employee filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at front bar not cleaned.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Several handwashing sinks were blocked by dirty towels basket, dish racks by dishwasher and food cans by kitchen. Manager moved all items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee unisex restroom does not have a covered waste receptacle.
32-12-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup of water on cutting board. Manager discarded cup of water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour and salt not label in bins after being removed from bag. Employee labeled bins **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
45
Oct 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Heavily dented can of tomato sauce stored at pastry prep shelf. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw whole shell eggs stored above ready to eat vegetables in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener slicer heavily soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink left of triple sink. Operator refilled dispenser. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Warewashing storage racks heavily rusted. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. Raw beef vacuum packaged on site date 10/12 not removed from packaging after 48 hours in walk in cooler. Operator removed item from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
03G-54-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
45
Mar 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Excema cream stored on bar above bottled alcohol behind bar area. Bottle of spray hydrogen peroxide stored above food prep area in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored on top of raw chicken in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in bar. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Metal dish racks in ware washing area heavily rusted. Gaskets on flip top reach in cooler doors heavily soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of salt not labeled in up in bakery prep area. Operator labled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Jan 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over ready-to-eat chicken in walk in, raw tuna stored over ready to eat turnip in cook line cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in bar used to store glasses and bar mats. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Tuna tartare and caviar dishes not identified as raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach water not labeled in ware washing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured by back mop sink. Operator secured tank in place. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelves of metal racks in ware washing area heavily rusted. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of bakery prep table near food preparation. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Operator prepared a new solution which retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
52
Jan 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
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. Chlorine at zero ppm Manager put sanitizer bucket and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the ice machine has no hot water
27-16-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant.
How does Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Beluga House Waterfront 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 Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Beluga House Waterfront Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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