Dominic's
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited Dominic's nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 27, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Dominic's latest score of 61 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
61
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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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 in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken cutlets stored over ready to eat peppers in kitchen reach in cooler. Operator reorganized. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in low reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Garlic in oil (71F - Cold Holding) at room temperature on wire rack in kitchen for less than two hours. Operator placed in reach in cooler to ensure proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer available to measure temperature of food products. Provided thermometer was inoperable.
05-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils stored in 80F standing water at expo line. Chef moved utensil container to stove top in order to heat water to 135F+.
10-07-4
64
Jan 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Live rodent present on sticky trap placed underneath dry storage near walk in cooler door. **Warning**
35A-19-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing cleaner not labeled at ware washing area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
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 quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses throughout kitchen and pizza prep areas. **Warning**
21-12-4
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen walk in cooler- on raw chicken being stored over ready to eat pasta. Operator stored chicken properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
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. Provided employee with form.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Test kit for measuring the concentration of the sanitizing solution not used in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions or employee unaware of proper use. No temperature test kit.
16-43-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cook line- observed wiping cloths on cutting boards.
21-10-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pizza cold holding unit- observed bowl being stored inside cooked onions. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with poster.
51-13-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cook line- observed Togo cup being stored inside calamari. Operator removed cups. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table- observed shrimp thawing in standing water. Operator removed water and placed shrimp inside cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
45
Aug 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over vegetables, manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In back room
08B-12-5
74
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. One door e series cooler on cook line at chicken, cooked chicken (45-47F - Cold Holding), chefremoved items and placed in working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked chicken, chefmoved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Food in reach in freezer not covered
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dominic's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Dominic's on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Dominic's?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dominic's.
How does Dominic's compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Dominic's most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Dominic's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dominic's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Dominic'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 Dominic's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Dominic's is inspected around three times per year on average.
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