Chris Taverna

4774 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Chris Taverna has been inspected eight times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Chris Taverna's 70 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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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 0ppm. Lines mixed up. Operator replaced chlorine line. 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

22-41-4

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed 200+ chlorine in dish area. Operator set up fresh solution at 75ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of dish machine soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned dish machine during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

23-03-4

Jul 15, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Employee water bottle on a food preparation table across dish washer. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Dish washer handled soiled dishes and utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Dish washer went to wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-13-4

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Feb 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken tenders over cut French fries - operator moved chicken tenders. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

High Priority - Gyro meat in a broiler that is turned off. Operator turned heating unit. **Corrected On-Site**

03C-97-2

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wet towel from under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 76°F across dish machine. Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Jul 14, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Operator set up chlorine sanitizer at 75ppm for manual sanitizing. **Corrective Action Taken**

22-57-6

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chris Taverna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chris Taverna on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Chris Taverna compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Chris Taverna most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Chris Taverna's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chris Taverna have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Chris Taverna 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 Chris Taverna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Chris Taverna is inspected around two times per year on average.

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