Calaveras Cantina
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Calaveras Cantina, the earliest from 2022. On Dec 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.
“Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Calaveras Cantina is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Employee brought soiled pan to ware washing area. Removed gloves and began brewing iced tea, without washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Advised operator to remove, operator did. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. homemade salsa verde (108-122F - Hot Holding)in warmer. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 185F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher rinsing dirty dishes then touched clean containers. Hands not washed in between Chef educated on site
12A-13-4
74
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned to work from outside kitchen, put on gloves and began handling tomatoes. Hands were not washed before beginning work **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed to set up triple sink for sanitizing **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep area **Warning**
31B-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. Sent reporting agreement to manager **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On Cook line **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles Next to triple sink on rack **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler at prep area **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar **Warning**
02D-01-5
41
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of chicken **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-22: **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
90
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Oct 25, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four cans of green chiles **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser with hot sauce on bar shelf Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Set up Triple Sink (Quaternary 200ppm). Dishwasher (Temperature 0). **Warning**
22-49-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stainless steel container in hand sink on cook line **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cook line hand sink **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados contain stickers **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler on cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Ice scoop handle in ice at bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Plastic container on drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-46-4
37
Aug 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
74
Jun 1, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. At prep line cooler. Water bottle removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At cubed ice machine
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cellphone stored on box of gloves. Phone relocated **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Calaveras Cantina last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Calaveras Cantina on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Calaveras Cantina?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Calaveras Cantina.
How does Calaveras Cantina compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Calaveras Cantina most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Calaveras Cantina's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Calaveras Cantina have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Calaveras Cantina 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 Calaveras Cantina inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Calaveras Cantina is inspected around four times per year on average.
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