Boca Lago Country Club
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
47
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Boca Lago Country Club stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 17, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
47
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Jun 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for raw salmon using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-03: Establishment vacuum packages raw salmon 15lbs, cooked shrimp 11lbs, mahi-mahi 10lbs,raw chicken 15lbs, raw beef 5lbs, cooked beef 10lbs all items in walk in freezer for more than 2 days. Fish was vacuum packaged fresh, cooked food was cooled first and then vacuum packaged.**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
03G-43-2
90
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Establishment packaging time/temperature control for raw salmon using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Heavily dented can of beans located in dry storage in front of walk in. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment packaging time/temperature control for raw salmon using a reduced oxygen method that does not control the growth of and toxin formation of C. botulinum and the growth of Listeria monocytogenes. Establishment does not have an approved Process Waiver from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. See stop sale. **Warning**
03G-43-2
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade at prep area heavily soiled with food debris/slime. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged grouper bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. See stop sale. **Warning**
06-09-1
47
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Dec 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (59F - Cold Holding). Items held at more than 41F for more than 6 hours over night. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: No TCS food in two door stainless cooler by back office. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired (Dave Gordon 5/24/2022). A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No Quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
64
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (59F - Cold Holding). Items held at more than 41F for more than 6 hours over night. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw smoked salmon (58F - Cold Holding) sliced ham (58F - Cold Holding); roasted red pepper (59F - Cold Holding). Items held at more than 41F for more than 6 hours over night. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Oysters in walk-in #5 have no tags. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator printed and posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired (Dave Gordon 5/24/2022). A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No Quat chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No tag on/for original container of oysters in walk-in #5. See stop sale. **Warning**
01C-01-4
39
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the cookline flip top cooler, raw shell eggs were stored behind the celery. The cook moved forward. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Nov 4, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boca Lago Country Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boca Lago Country Club on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boca Lago Country Club?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boca Lago Country Club.
How does Boca Lago Country Club compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Boca Lago Country Club most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Boca Lago Country Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boca Lago Country Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Boca Lago Country Club 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 Boca Lago Country Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boca Lago Country Club is inspected around three times per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants