Burtons Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
39
Score
Across the available record, Burtons Grill & Bar has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Burtons Grill & Bar's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
14
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
39
Dec 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed in double door reach in freezer raw beef stored over cookies. Operator stored raw beef properly. **Warning**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in back of kitchen across warewashing area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 119F. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165F or higher. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rack at cook line bread butter 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #4 lobster 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in tall reach in ; blanched fries (48F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Observed employee touched dirty towel with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean handle. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
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. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice handle holder soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored at cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe below handwashing sink in warewashing area. **Warning**
29-11-4
17
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at flip top cooler #1 chicken wings 53F per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Flip top cooler #1 ; raw burgers (61F); sliced tomatoes (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed foods on ice bath. Observed at flip top cooler #1 chicken wings 53F per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit overnight. See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
74
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives in garnish tray (61F - Cold Holding). Operator states item has been out for approximately 2 hours. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar dishwasher tested at 0ppm. Operator attempted to prime sanitizer. Sanitizer will not prime. Operator called for service **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice scoop holder soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Not provided for new employees. Food handler certification provided for most employees. Provided reporting agreement to operator
11-26-1
70
Jun 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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 2023-06-30: Measuring devices on order. Next unannounced **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-62-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-06-30: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
82
Jun 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handle raw fish with gloved hand then handle cheese with same gloves, discussed with operator, operator discarded cheese and instructed employee to change gloves and wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked short rib (52°F); raw beef (50°F); cooked meat sauce (52°F); sour cream (52°F); cooked rice and quinoa (53°F); garlic in oil (53°F); cheese (54°F) in walk in cooler. Monitored unit for 30 minutes with no changes in temperature. Per operator items were not received or portioned today. other items recieved/prepared today, delivery recently received and temperatures documented at less than 41°F today. Instructed operator to start icing items **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired 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-14-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed at dishwasher **Warning**
29-19-4
55
Dec 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage bucket. Salad station. item removed by Chef **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef cleaned and sanitize with wiping cloth **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Burtons Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Burtons Grill & Bar on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Burtons Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Burtons Grill & Bar.
How does Burtons Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Burtons Grill & Bar most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Burtons Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Burtons Grill & Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Burtons Grill & Bar 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 Burtons Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Burtons Grill & Bar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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