Bolay
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Bolay 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up two times.
Compared to the broader Palm Beach Gardens restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Oct 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
26
Jun 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Steaks and bbq chicken in bottom warmer at end of cook line Food item time stamped **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
86
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 8, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed 2 employees with gloves handling raw chicken and raw salmon, then they proceeded to put on new gloves and handle clean utensils and equipment without washing hands, employees washed hands, **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At front counter employee dropped items on floor, picked them up and then proceeded to wrapped to go utensils in napkins for customers without washing hands, spoke to employee who then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 2 small flying insects in vegetable prep area corner left side of hood vents, approximately 1 small flying insects in prep area, approximately 1 small flying insect in restroom. Repeat Violation** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At make line tray of raw chicken stored over container of cooked beans, operator moved chicken to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
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 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Aujus at 2:18pm 80F cooling since 11:30am Product did not cool to 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Aujus at 2:18pm 80F cooling since 11:30am Product did not cool to 70F within 2 hours, see stop sale **Warning**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage shelf 1 can of Coconut milk dented 2 cannellini beans garbanzo bean **Warning**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector emailed copy of form to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. rice noodles 47F - cooling at 2:12 cooling since 10:22, 2nd temperature 45F - cooling @ 3:30. Asian noodles 47F - cooling at 2:12 cooling since10:22, 2nd temperature 48f - cooling at 3:30, at this cooling rate product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, operator moved product to smaller container. cooked onions at 3:15 (133F - Cooling)122F at 3:40 cooling for 5 minutes, at this cooling rate product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, operator removed sealed Warning** **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed time control procedure from different restaurant with different license number and address. Emailed form to operator to fill out correctly. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler box of unwashed avacados stored over bottled drinks, operator repositioned items to achieve proper storage. Unwashed Raw onions over cut zucchini, operated stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
25
May 7, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 small flying insects in kitchen on cook line area on wall next to auto sham, Approximately 3 small flying insects in kitchen catering supply area landing on unwrapped single serve articles. Approximately 3 small flying insects in kitchen dry storage area landing on soda syrup boxes. **Warning**
35A-02-6
86
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. At dry storage area 1 can of Garbanzo beans dented, 1 can of pinto beans dented. Operator removed from storage to be returned to vendor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Underneath make line 1 spray bottle containing glass cleaner not labeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At cook line Hand washing sink no trash can. Operator provided trash can **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-06-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
70
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator remade to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. At cook line; cooked garlic in oil (TPHC), time marked to discard at 2:18pm/at 2:50pm item still in use on cook line. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Double door stacked stainless reach in; creamy garlic sauce w/fresh garlic in oil (48°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated not prepared or portioned today, being held in cooler less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to return to 41°F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control not discarded at the end of the 4-hour/6-hour period. At cook line; cooked garlic in oil (TPHC), time marked to discard at 2:18pm/at 2:50pm item still in use on cook line. See stop sale.
03F-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink outside walk-in cooler; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment. At cook line hand wash sink; paper towels used and no garbage can nearby.
33-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At rosemary storage container; measuring cup with no handle used to dispense. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Apr 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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. Triple sink already set up to quaternary 200ppm. Operator agrees to manually sanitize dishes until dish machine is repaired. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-57-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At dry storage area; stainless steel polish and sanitizer stored over napkins. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At prep area; can opener blade soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator moved to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. At front counter sanitizer bucket; quaternary 50ppm. Operator remade to quaternary 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bolay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bolay on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bolay?
Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bolay.
How does Bolay compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Bolay most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Bolay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Bolay have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Bolay 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 Bolay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bolay is inspected around four times per year on average.
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