Fornello
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
55
Score
Going back to 2022, Fornello has eight inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Across the inspection history, “food stored on floor” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water in kitchen handwashing sink. Water at 78°f
27-16-4
Basic - Can opener blade not readily removable for cleaning or replacement. . Can opener at prep table with built up debris and grime
14-21-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of cheese on the floor in the walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. The wall by the walk-in cooler is in disrepair with holes and missing tiles.
36-24-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled. Manager labeled flour **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Nov 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Handwashing sink in kitchen had no hot water and employee washed hands in that handwashing sink
12A-19-4
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Hot water at handwashing sink at cook line has low pressure
27-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at handwashing sink at cook line at 80°F
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of beverage on prep table in kitchen. Cook discarded cup of beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Three door reach in cooler on cook line with standing water.
29-49-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions and box of food on the floor in walk in cooler and a box of food on the floor in the walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
55
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in main kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table at cold holding unit- observed employee beverage container and water bottle on prep table. Employee removed beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Main kitchen oven- observed tongs hanging on oven door handle. Front counter pizza oven- observed tongs hanging on pizza oven door handle. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen dish table at dish machine- observed service utensils being stored in container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen cutting boards at cold holding unit- observed soil wiping cloths on cutting boards.
21-10-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Main kitchen prep table across from cold holding unit- observed tilapia being thawed in container of standing water. Operator moved fish to cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
70
Jul 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked chicken wings, stored next to raw chicken, m@anger moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on cooklin at Chicken wings, chicken ; (46-47F - Cold Holding) manager lowered setting on unit moved chicken products to walk-in freezer to cool quickly and will monitor unit, if need will call for maintenance **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
74
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink by the kitchen lacking water pressure
27-19-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 25, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Chlorine ppm 0
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over ready to eat in walk-in cooler . Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife betwwen **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the walk-in freezer floor. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fornello last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fornello on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fornello?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fornello.
How does Fornello compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Fornello most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Fornello's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Fornello have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Fornello 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 Fornello inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Fornello is inspected around two times per year on average.
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