Boston Market #253

5815 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321-4633
Grocery / Market
Last inspected: Jun 22, 2023
82
Score
Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. On Jun 22, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Boston Market #253 dates to Jun 22, 2023.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 14 violations before.

Compared to the broader Tamarac restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Dec 16, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed rear dry/paper products storage with approximately 8 live flying insects landing on cardboard containers and walls; at front cook line by soda syrups 4 live flying insects landing on syrup boxes and walls. Observed 12 live flying insects landing on spits in rear storage area next to mop sink. Operator exterminated 3 flies at syrup boxes and walls. Operator exterminated 3 flies at dry storage area. Operator removed spits and skewers and washed rinsed and sanitized and exterminated 5 live flying insects. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired as of 12/01/2022, per operator and documentation, fee was paid as of 12/07/2022. License appears expired in system, advised operator to call Tallahassee Call Center at 850.487.1395. **Warning**
50-17-2
High Priority - Employee drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee fill cup at soda fountain and drink then place cup and handle food contact trays and store in alto sham without washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands and remove tray to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator complied. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-05-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator restocked at time of visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies, pie, and brownies at front counter packaged in container/plastic wrap missing label of any kind. **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light above prep area missing shielding. Observed light above dry storage area missing shielding. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service containers on storage shelves by ice machine not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water build up in bottom of sandwich make table. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with rust build up. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing at dining room exposing insulation. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above prep area soiled with dirt and dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee thermos stored on rear prep table in prep area. Operator removed and stored at designated storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed drain in rear kitchen area by dry storage with files torn away and missing exposing rough flooring. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed cases of frozen vegetables on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed from floor at time of visit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market #253 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #253 on file is from Jun 22, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Boston Market #253 compare to other restaurants in Tamarac?

Boston Market #253 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Tamarac average of 77.

Has Boston Market #253's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Market #253 have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 14 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Market #253 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.