Boston Market #357

5681 W Atlantic Blvd, Margate, FL 33063-4522

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jul 6, 2023

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Boston Market #357 stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 6, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Boston Market #357's record stops at Jul 6, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “live”, showing up two times.

Among Margate restaurants, the typical score is 80; Boston Market #357 is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-06: **Time Extended**

35B-01-4

Mar 9, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 1 live flying in in dishwashing area.

35A-02-6

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. -Observed employees training certification expired on 1/20/2023.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Observed accumulation of old food residue buildup on food dicing machine.

22-02-4

Basic - Box containing roll/sheets of aluminum foil/plastic wrap/parchment paper/deli tissues has old food debris/soil residue inside. -Observed accumulation of food debris inside box containing plastic wrap.

25-25-4

Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. -Observed sanitizer solution water at 3 compartment sink not clean.

16-05-4

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -Observed 3 live flying insects landing on wall in prep area.

35A-02-6

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. Employees training with Hospitality Resource Supply dated 06/12/2019

53B-05-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance inside ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior of microwave soiled with old food residue.

22-08-4

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 various pastries on front counter.

02D-03-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed heavy buildup of black mold like substance on AC vent over ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

36-34-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Market #357 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Market #357 on file is from Jul 6, 2023. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Boston Market #357?

Across the inspection record, “live” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Boston Market #357.

How does Boston Market #357 compare to other restaurants in Margate?

Boston Market #357 most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Margate average of 80.

Has Boston Market #357's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Boston Market #357 have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Market #357 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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