Ben's Kosher Deli
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
58
Score
Ben's Kosher Deli appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2022. Ben's Kosher Deli was last inspected on Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
17
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of mushrooms dented across the seam . See stop sale. Observed 1 can of nuts dented across the seam. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at small fridge at front line ; hotdogs (47F); per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a cup stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line in kitchen soiled with food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe underneath handwashing sink nat ware washing area.
29-11-4
58
Jan 26, 2026
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of beets dented across the seam in kitchen. See stop sale. Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
High Priority - Observed: Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then proceeded to change gloves and then touch ready to eat bacon without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands.. **Corrected On-Site*Priority: High Priority
12A-27-4
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed potato pancakes 63F stored on table at cook line. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of unit less than four hours. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line soiled with food debris. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken not date marked in walk in cooler next to walk in freeezer. Per operator food was prepared yesterday at around 10AM. 26 hours has passed. Operator date marked 1/22/26. Priority: Intermediate
02C-02-5
Basic - Observed: Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed Cole molding inside of walk in freezer missing at entrance. Priority: Basic
36-03-4
Basic - Observed: Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled cloths not stored in solution and stored on cook line. Priority: Basic
21-12-4
47
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Low top reach in cooler ; chili beans (45-46F). Per operator food was prepared today at 7AM. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in Low top reach in cooler ; chili beans (45-46F). Per operator food was prepared today at 7AM. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale.
01B-36-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cooler across from deli case at end of line ; coleslaw (45F); potato salad (48F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions 96F stored under steam table under no temperature control. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours. Operator moved back to stove to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed at handwashing sink near ware washing area spray bottle stored inside. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
47
Jun 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Two for reach in across from ware washing area ; chili (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today .Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at front counter sauerkrauts (98-121F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to dish storage. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of gloves stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4
52
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Oct 1, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sauerkraut (117F - Hot Holding) being held at front line less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw salmon not in original packaging stored above ready to eat foods in walk in freezer, operator moved raw salmon to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw beef stored above unwashed lemons in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink draining onto floor in ware washing area
29-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in coolers
08B-38-4
58
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled, operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag, phone stored on shelf with dry storage items above prep table. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Vents soiled with accumulated dust
36-34-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Operator moved to soiled linens **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Jun 26, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. 2 6# mushroom cans dented. 2 6# tomato purée cans dented. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored above unwashed onions in produce walk in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front line expo station. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Buckets of sauerkraut stored on floor in produce walk in cooler. Per moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at 3 door front expo reach in cooler
29-49-6
61
Apr 4, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23. Operator renewed at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on wall above front line steam table on front deli line not in kitchen area **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed 3 live small flying insects inside of sealed bag of rye bread stored at front deli line. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. inside oven: baked potatoes (114F-122F - Hot Holding) operator states potatoes have been in oven over night. Unknown time out of temperature. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. inside oven: baked potatoes (114F-122F - Hot Holding) operator states potatoes have been in oven over night. Unknown time out of temperature. See stop sale **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects landing on boxes/shelving holding dry storage items next to back door in kitchen Observed 15 live small flying insects hovering and landing on shelf and bottles on vinegar in prep area next to back door in kitchen. Observed approximately 5 live small insects hovering and landing on equipment/clean wares in ware washing area in kitchen. Observed 1 live small flying insect landing on wall at soda station in front of cook line in kitchen. Observed 3 live small flying insects landing at front deli line soda machine. Observed 3 live small flying insects inside of sealed bag of rye bread stored at front deli line. See Stop Sale **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink used to fill up pot with water. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. Observed 2 dead small flying insects on cutting board in prep area next to back door in kitchen **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed above ware washing area **Warning**
38-07-4
30
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored above cooked quinoa in 2 door reach in at prep area. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Operator moved to ware washing area **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink next to back door. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at gaskets at front line expo station
23-03-4
67
May 30, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
64
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications.
16-54-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Bottle water next to Food Display Case
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
16-38-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
21-07-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ben's Kosher Deli last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ben's Kosher Deli on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ben's Kosher Deli?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Ben's Kosher Deli.
How does Ben's Kosher Deli compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Ben's Kosher Deli most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Ben's Kosher Deli's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ben's Kosher Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Ben's Kosher Deli means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Ben's Kosher Deli inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ben's Kosher Deli is inspected around five times per year on average.
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