Boston Johnnys
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Boston Johnnys, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Hollywood restaurant, which scores around 75. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter on mop sink faucet missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In Sir Lawrence reach in freezer by ice machine, bag of raw chicken above open box of frozen fish. Employee rearranged for proper separation. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in storage are not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not stored inverted. Employee inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained/soiled, have cut marks and no longer cleanable
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed at left side of hood in kitchen
36-34-5
74
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 6 live roaches inside of wheels of cook line flip top cooler in kitchen Observed approximately 10 live roaches on gasket to combo reach in cooler/freezer in kitchen Observed 1 live roach on trash receptacle in kitchen Observed 3 live roaches inside of reach in cabinet holding dry storage items in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of table mounted can opener in kitchen Observed 5 live roaches inside of gaskets of cook line flip top cooler doors **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad date marked 1-6 in reach in cooler. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on ground behind cook line flip top in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on top of croc pot warmer in kitchen. Observed 2 dead roaches on ground under hand wash sink in kitchen. Observed 3 dead roaches on reach in cooler/freezer in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on ground under pos system at bar **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed at cook line flip top **Warning**
29-49-6
52
May 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic hotel pans on shelf above hand sink not inverted. Employee inverted for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Pickle buckets on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. 1) Plastic cup in container of cole slaw in kitchen fliptop unit. Employee removed cup. 2) Plastic cups in bulk spice containers in dry storage. Employee removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
86
Apr 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator arrived during inspection, renewed online, and confirmed via details license now current. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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. Bulletin printed and provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in Charge Gloria Duke **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Bulletin printed, provided, and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At kitchen hand sink. Employee replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In store room reach in freezer, non commercially bagged meatballs and soups not date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle and spray bottle of water by cook line missing labels. Employee labeled both. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks by ice machine not secured. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-11-4
39
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw ground pork stored over corned beef in reach in freezer. Operator relocate raw meats. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Observed raw ground beef patty stored over cooked pork in refrigerator. Operator relocate raw ground beef. -Observed raw burger patties stored over sausage gravy in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed no date marked on cooked meatballs that was removed from freezer to refrigerator on 04/25/2023.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed no date marked on cooked pork stored in refrigerator. As per operator, pork was cooked on 04/23/2023. Unit used for long term storage.
02C-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed containers with cooking oil stored on dry storage floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -Observed clean pots and pans not stored in a inverted manner.
24-05-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean pots stored underneath handwash sink in kitchen.
24-27-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed wall behind 3 compartment sink soiled with accumulation of black mold like substance.
36-27-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Observed ground beef thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Operator removed and stored underneath running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses.
10-14-5
43
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink- observed mixing bowl of flour inside hand washing sink. Employee removed mixing bowl of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee water bottle on prep table. Employee removed water bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Boston Johnnys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Boston Johnnys on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Boston Johnnys?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Boston Johnnys.
How does Boston Johnnys compare to other restaurants in Hollywood?
Boston Johnnys most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Hollywood average of 75.
Has Boston Johnnys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Boston Johnnys have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Boston Johnnys 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 Boston Johnnys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Boston Johnnys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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