Boca Kitchen Bar and Market
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
58
Score
Going back to 2022, Boca Kitchen Bar and Market has 16 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 10, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to six violations.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Winter Park average 83, so Boca Kitchen Bar and Market trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pulled pork in reach in cooler. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Both soda nozzles at bar. Operator cleaned during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Missing birthdates on all certificates
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers at dish area **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At dish area. Operator removed labels during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet Hand wash sink at cook line
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm quaternary. Operator changed solution 300ppm quaternary **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
58
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to upstairs prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
90
Oct 1, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 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. BAR 00ppm chlorine. operator will used main dishwasher to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 4 small flying insects on potato cutter next to dish area 10 small flying insects around walls in prep station and hand wash sink Total: 14 small flying insects **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both hand wash sink at cook line blocked with trash cans. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to upstairs prep station
27-16-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside flour container. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line reach in cooler next to oven **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with debris next to ice shaver machine
36-27-5
43
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Pulled pork 115F and corn 110F operator reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Cook line hand wash sink. Operator added new batteries **Corrected On-Site**
31B-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Deli container inside flour **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee lunch over food at reach in cooler at prep station **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
61
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-27: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: Operator has variance for bathrooms Approved. Still pending new plans for facility. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-24: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
36-62-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-21: **Time Extended**
06-01-5
58
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Both cook line handwash sink blocked with trash can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility added tables and server station located in first floor. They removed walk in cooler and converted to prep station located in second floor. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Hand wash sink next to first floor prep station
31B-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing in standing water. Operator transferred to prep sink under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. No beard guard for line cook
13-04-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 Light bulb in hood system not working
36-62-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For hand wash sink located at Bar and server station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior door of ice machine soiled with black like mold substance
23-03-4
58
May 14, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. 2 pints of house made bacon dressing and 1 pint of house made Cesar dressing date marked 4/20 Operator discarded
01B-28-5
High Priority - Food not properly protected from contamination during preparation. Pizza area lacking sneeze guard protection from potential customer contamination.
08B-02-4
Intermediate - Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Facility offers Cod fish on the menu but is using Haddock. **Admin Complaint**
52-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer with accumulation of food debris **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Pork chops in walk in cooler with no label
03G-09-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on prep table next to spices
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap underneath back exit door in kitchen
35B-01-4
Basic - Food offered in a way that misleads/misinforms the consumer. Facility offers "hand cut chop from Double C Bar Ranch" but is using beef skirt steak from Sysco. **Admin Complaint**
52-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. First floor walk in cooler with soiled shelves
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container in second floor with no label
02D-01-5
39
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Date missing from the tag - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-12: **Time Extended**
01C-09-5
90
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make cooler sautee top ; calamari (45F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); bottom , salmon (45F - Cold Holding) Front counter ; butter (60F - Cold Holding); cheese (60F - Cold Up stairs cooler , butter 45° oysters ambient 45° beef 46° unit is frozen over operator is using ice on some items Repair tech has been called for service **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over veggies
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clams/mussels/oysters tag missing required information. Date missing from the tag
01C-09-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Line hand sink
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Basket damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in cooler
14-69-4
55
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters no last date served Oysters tags not in chronological order - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station engaged in food prep - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cooks line has food debris - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-09: **Time Extended**
22-16-4
78
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. For raw shrimp used in ceviche **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Hard boiled eggs,cut tomatoes cooked brussels sprouts, cut mushrooms and tuna all temping between 49F-54F per operator they were in the reach in cooler overnight
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hard boiled eggs,cut tomatoes cooked brussels sprouts, cut mushrooms and tuna all temping between 49F-54F per operator they were in the reach in cooler overnight **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Oysters no last date served Oysters tags not in chronological order
01C-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towel at hand wash sink at main bar **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Throughout facility
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Flour at dry storage area upstairs has bowl instead of scoop
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at downstairs walk in cooler is soiled by the fans
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bags stored above prep table and storage area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee at pizza station engaged in food prep
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler at pizza station not keeping temperature Reach in cooler at cooks line across from flat top grill
14-11-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop at raw oyster bar stored on top of menu at bar **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in direct contact with rice at upstairs storage area **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer at cooks line has food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on cooks line stored next to butter plates **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruits stored over ready to eat spinach in walk-in cooler at cooks line
08B-17-4
26
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink located by Pizza station has no hot water. Per operator they have put in a work order. There is hot water at the the other hand washing sinks
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling of walk in cooler at first floor has dust debris
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line and prep area
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep at cooks line with beard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Torn gaskets at reach in cooler on cooks line across from single fryer
14-11-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored between two make tables on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezers at prep area and cooks line have food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed strawberries and blueberries stored over cut lettuce at reach in cooler on cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth stored in reach in cooler at cooks line Sanitizer bucket stored on floor at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
61
Dec 15, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager ALEXIS MARTELL - Kitchen executive chef 6 years, no proof of CFM **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: Has not obtained manager's certificate per general manager.Per Dennis Watson 30 day extension **Time Extended**
53A-04-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut boards stained on cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boca Kitchen Bar and Market last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market.
How does Boca Kitchen Bar and Market compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Boca Kitchen Bar and Market most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Boca Kitchen Bar and Market's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boca Kitchen Bar and Market 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 Boca Kitchen Bar and Market inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boca Kitchen Bar and Market is inspected around five times per year on average.
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