Cucina Moderna

9918 Lyons Rd Ste 250, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Italian
Last inspected: Mar 2, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Cucina Moderna has 12 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 2, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.

Across the inspection history, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

Compared to the broader Boynton Beach restaurant scene, where the average is 79, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 2, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler house made tiramisu with raw shell egg stored above cooked portioned lasagna, discussed with cook who corrected storage of products. In walk in cooler raw whole muscle steak stored above cooked meatballs, discussed with cooked who corrected product storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-02: In walk in cooler house made tiramisu with raw shell egg stored above ravioli, discussed with cook who corrected storage of products. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Dec 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee coughed into hand and after without washing hands employee handled tongs to stir cooked pasta, discussed with chef who washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 1 live flying insect landing on rolling dish storage rack, discussed with operator who killed flying insect and cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler house made tiramisu with raw shell egg stored above cooked portioned lasagna, discussed with cook who corrected storage of products. In walk in cooler raw whole muscle steak stored above cooked meatballs, discussed with cooked who corrected product storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. House made tiramisu add with raw shell egg whites not identified on menu as having raw ingredients, discussed with operator to correct on menus. **Warning**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at hand washing sink next to dish washing machine, discussed with operator who provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand washing sink next to dish washing machine, discussed with operator who provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishments clam tags not marked with date last served, discussed with operator. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at cook like next to hot table used to store pitcher, discussed with cook who removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
39
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment not properly date marking clam tags with date last served, discussed with operator. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-29: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
90
Oct 28, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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. Employee rinsed off soiled dishes and without washing hands handled clean and sanitized dishes, discussed with operator, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found In kitchen approximately 3 live flying insects on boxes of coffee. Approximately 1 live flying insect in kitchen on speed rack with cooked chicken. Approximately 6 live flying insects in kitchen on boxes of pasta. Approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen on rack for pasta boxes and microwave. Approximately 4 live flying insects in kitchen on open boxes of single service items. Approximately 2 live flying insects in kitchen on meat slicer at cook line. Approximately 1 live flying insect in kitchen on cook line ticket holder. Approximately 1 live flying insect in kitchen on box of nuts on dry storage rack. Approximately 27 live flying insects in kitchen on clean and sanitized dishes at dish washing area. Approximately 1 live flying insect on cutting board on flip top cooler. Approximately 5 live flying insects at bar area flying around. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Establishment not properly date marking clam tags with date last served, discussed with operator. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. In kitchen glue traps on rack above microwave and boxes of pasta with approximately 10 dead flying insects, discussed with operator to discard. **Warning**
35A-06-4
64
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) ran dish machine 3 times after operator reprimed system and at recheck Dishwasher (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered kitchen from customer lobby and without washing hands employee handled clean and sanitized dishes to begin food preparation, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
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. Employee handled bottle of sanitizer solution and after without washing hands employee handled container of chicken broth, discussed with operator employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
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. In flip top cooler over portioned container of fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product to portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night operator removed 3 balls of mozzarella, see stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top cooler over portioned container of fresh mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding) per operator product to portioned or prepared today and held in unit over night operator removed 3 balls of mozzarella, see stop sale. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In kitchen spray bottle of sanitizer stored above clean and sanitized knives, discussed with operator removed spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen multiple employee beverages stored on food preparation tables with clean and sanitized dishes and dry seasonings, discussed with operator who discarded drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) discussed with operator to replace bucket of sanitizer.
21-08-4
37
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
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
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
37
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed to set up triple to manually sanitize. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Chef returned to kitchen from outside and put on gloves and handled food without washing hands Operator instructed chef to wash hands **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw salmon Reach in cooler on cook line Removed **Warning**
08A-20-5
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. Bartender on site **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pizza station storing sanitizer bucket **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One chef on site **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. One chef at Pizza station **Warning**
13-03-4
41
Jan 10, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observe tomato sauce overnight (72F - Cooling). See stop sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observe tomato sauce overnight (72F - Cooling)
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observe with mussel and clams.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observe tomato sauce overnight (72F - Cooling) due to being in large deep container with lid on.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
50
Jul 24, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at Gelato station, scoops held at 82°F. Heater not turned on. Operator cleaned, sanitized, changed water and turned unit heater on. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Service Manager on duty, promoted 2 months ago, with no Food Manager Certification yet. **Warning**
53A-04-6
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in south guest restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil at the bar stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
70
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like buildup inside soda gun nozzles at the service bar area. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Multiple unlabeled spray bottles. Operator labeled all. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open beverage container on cook line. Operator discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-07-4
70
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-31: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Cucina Moderna last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Cucina Moderna on file is from Mar 2, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Cucina Moderna?

Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cucina Moderna.

How does Cucina Moderna compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Cucina Moderna most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Cucina Moderna's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Cucina Moderna have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Cucina Moderna 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 Cucina Moderna inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Cucina Moderna is inspected around four times per year on average.