D J's
Last inspected: May 4, 2026
61
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at D J's, the earliest from 2022. D J's was last inspected on May 4, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which D J's 61 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 4, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw shrimp over fully cooked turkey legs not in commercial packaging at reach in freezer. Operator stored products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At hand wash sinks by 3 compartment sink and by rear entrance to kitchen.
27-16-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Breading cooler: conch (45F - Cooling) at 10:05; cooling since 9:30 - 45F at 10:40 Observed in tightly wrapped portion bags. At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 4 hours. Operator iced down to product to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ac vents soiled with dust over clean dish rack by dish machine.
36-34-5
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. Per operator, received frozen this morning and placed into cooler. Advised operator to remove product from reduced oxygen packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink inoperable by rear entrance to kitchen.
29-08-4
61
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Jun 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
86
Nov 21, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee personal keys stored in preparation area, food, on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, on shelf under grill.
23-03-4
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Make table - fresh shell eggs over pancake batter - operator moved batter to other side. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. COOLING - lowboy reach in - corn beef hash (46F - Cold Holding) 9:35am ambient cooling since 9:00am recheck 15 mins 47F. cooked sausage (45F - Cooling) 9:40am ambient cooling since 9:00am at recheck 15 mins 48F - operator removed from lowboy reach in to adjacent cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Mop bucket removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Container of frying oil on kitchen floor - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 10ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator moved sanitizing bucket to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface.
33-23-4
58
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then, putting gloves without washing hands. Operator Instructed employee that they need to wash hands after removing gloves when working with raw foods. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cut ham (49F - Cooling) at 9:15am cooling since 7:30am, recheck 49F at 9:30am - held in top unit - operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator stated will purchase beard guards.
13-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and keys above a food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. One tile missing over the reach in cooler glass door.
36-36-4
67
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
82
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Half and half 60°F, in wait area behind bar, for less than 3 hours. Waitress placed in refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of fryers.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of flour removed from original container not identified by common name. Cook labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in prep/dish area.
36-36-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was D J's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D J's on file is from May 4, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D J's?
Across the inspection record, “food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at D J's.
How does D J's compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
D J's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has D J's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D J's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D J's 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 D J's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D J's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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