Flavor Upscale Boynton

1660 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Public records show seven inspections at Flavor Upscale Boynton stretching back to 2022. Flavor Upscale Boynton was last inspected on Sep 25, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food”, which has been cited three times.

That's lower than the typical Boynton Beach restaurant, which scores around 79. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Plantains 88F on top of steam table at front counter. Operator stated plantains were cooked 2 hours ago. Operator reheated plantains during the inspection to 166F. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license 12.1.24. License was renewed during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter and in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front counter and kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing bleach not labeled in dish area. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use rice scoop stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82F in kitchen. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

10-07-4

Aug 29, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to a pitcher stored inside. Employee removed pitcher. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 82F spoons at cook line. Operator discarded the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - Utensils at front counter in a bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

24-05-4

Feb 15, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Men's vitamins stored above food prep table. - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-07-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Paid during inspection c#236053107. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table - cooked vegetables (116F - Hot Holding) prepared one hour earlier held in steam table was off operator increased water bath temperature - operator reheated vegetables to 180F. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Employee preparing food with polished nails - employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrected On-Site**

13-06-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer - cases and tubs of chicken and sauces - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open beverage on kitchen prep table - operator removed open beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers inverted. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Jul 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Vegetable 118°F hotholding in kitchen cooked one hour ago. Steam table not on. Cook reheated to 175°F and turned steam table on. **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Apr 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Refrigerated time/temperature control for safety food received at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salt fish received 53F. Operator returned salt fish to purveyor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-21: **Time Extended**

03A-21-5

Jul 26, 2022

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Oxtail and curry chicken cooked yesterday not date marked. Cook date marked. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to cook line. Cook provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flavor Upscale Boynton last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flavor Upscale Boynton on file is from Sep 25, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flavor Upscale Boynton?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flavor Upscale Boynton.

How does Flavor Upscale Boynton compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

Flavor Upscale Boynton most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has Flavor Upscale Boynton's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flavor Upscale Boynton have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Flavor Upscale Boynton 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 Flavor Upscale Boynton inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Flavor Upscale Boynton is inspected around two times per year on average.

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