D'best Sandwich Shop
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
64
Score
D'best Sandwich Shop appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to five violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which D'best Sandwich Shop's 64 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
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...slice cheese 50F in cold well at front line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 50F in cold well at front line , food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Manager discarded cheese . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection... observed at 2:55pm cooling pulled turkey with covered 74F in middle shelf in reach in cooler . Took another temperature at 3:14 pm turkey 73F . Manager removed food to reach in freezer to cooling fast **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-15-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food...no preparation or explanation date in grabbed go TCS food . Operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-03-4
64
Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....marinara sauce date marked 7/22/25 in reach in cooler , manager stated that it was wrong date marked. Manager properly date marked **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 57F in cold hold grill line ...tuna salad 45F in flip top reach in cooler at east side at front line , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hours, manager time marked food and covered food . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection.... Observed cooling pulled turkey 81F to 84F in deep pan in reach in cooler with covered . Took another temperature about after 30 minutes food temperature was 81F to 83F . At current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours. Manager replaced food in shallow container and removed to freezer **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food....no food name and date marked on potato salad , pasta salad, fruit salad, macaroni salad etc. employee date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02D-03-4
64
Feb 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit ...... shredded cheese 47F, cut lettuce 47 F, spring mix 47F, shredded boiled eggs 56F in flip top reach in cooler at kitchen. Blocked cheese 45F, fresh mozzarella cheese 46F, marinara sauce 48F, sour cream 45F in tall Victory reach in cooler at prep station . As per operator Food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than four hour . Employee removed food to another acceptable cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking...slice American cheese, provolone cheese, shredded cheese in cold hold table at front line . As Per manager food being held less than 4 hours and manager stated that after 4 hours food removed to storage cooler . Reviewed Time control for TCS food must be discarded after four hours. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....Hot holding meatballs 111F in steam table being held since 11 am ( less than 4 hours ) . Recommend to manager time marked food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by boxes , dirty towel rack at prep station.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...roast beef , portion pasta salad, macaroni salad was prepped two days ago at reach in cooler . Operator date marked. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...Lysol spray bottle . Operator labeled . **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - To go container with no handle used to dispense food in shredded boiled eggs at reach in cooler .
14-01-5
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food..no expiration date or prep date on grabbed and food pasta salad, macaroni salad, potato salad in glass door reach in cooler by the POS .
02D-03-4
33
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.... Roast beef 44F, slice cheese 44F in tall reach cooler , food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Operator closed door . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking... shredded cheese, slice cheese , sausage in a Bain cold hold well at front line , food being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...Hot holding turkey fat 100F, cheese sauce 93F at front line being held less than 4 hours . Manager time marked. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food...provided written procedures.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law....grabbed and go macaroni cheese , pasta salad, potato salad in glass door reach in cooler at front line . Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....roast beef was cooked 10/12/24 in reach in cooler . Manager date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
47
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...cheese 47°, roast beef 47° in victory two door reach in cooler, food was not prepped or portion today , per manager food food being held less than 4 hours . Manager moved food another acceptable cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...grilled chicken 115° in steam table being held less than 2 hours, manager stirring food and temperature getting 138° **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
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 - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored brooms , dust pan front of handwashing sink . Employee removed those things. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
52
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
78
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed green liquid in spray bottle. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee purses and cellphone on spice rack. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap in rear kitchen door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of water and Gatorade stored on floor under spice rack. Operator placed off floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
64
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food.
02D-03-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was D'best Sandwich Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D'best Sandwich Shop on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D'best Sandwich Shop?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at D'best Sandwich Shop.
How does D'best Sandwich Shop compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
D'best Sandwich Shop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has D'best Sandwich Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at D'best Sandwich Shop have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at D'best Sandwich Shop 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'best Sandwich Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, D'best Sandwich Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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