Garden Butcher
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
22
Score
Going back to 2022, Garden Butcher has 10 inspections in the public record. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
10
Inspections
5
Critical latest
5
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Prep employee grabbed trash can with bare hands then put on gloves to continue salad preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. 1. Employee left restroom, filled her water bottle then went into prep area and continued smoothie preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat celery, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. 1. sliced tomatoes 43-50F at 9:45am ambient cooling since 8am to 50F at 10:45am; chicken sausage 48F at 9:50am ambient cooling since 8am to 48F at 10:45am, Items not prepared or portioned today, At this rate proper ambient cooling will not occur operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Prep employee grabbed trash can with bare hands then put on gloves to continue salad preparation without washing hands. Reviewed hand washing with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
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. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. -Chia seeds with almond milk no label at grab and go refrigerator no label. **Warning**
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted, emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Front line flip top lids broken. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Establishment listed as no seating, approximately 35 seats present. **Warning**
51-09-4
Basic - Floor area by front line prep sink has standing water on the floor, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Spatulas in standing water 80F, operator stored dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
22
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: New employees not given or told about employee responsibilities **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not post or available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-17: Current license not posted. Time extension **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Three compartment sink over 400 ppm. Chef emptied sink refilled quaternary sanitizer to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License not post or available at time of inspection. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados cut with stickers, chef removed and washed and removed stickers before cutting **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-17-4
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
45
Oct 8, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee handling bin of raw chicken, takes raw chicken to grab a clean cover, then places at walk-in cooler. When returning, the chicken is cooked, and grabs clean tray, touches trash can, and puts the cooked chicken on tray that he has, and does not wash hands.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna on top of cooked chicken at reach in cooler by grill. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Observed cooler 1 sliced cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator not prepped or portioned. Left in cooler overnight. Additionally, observed sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator not prepped or portioned today, left in cooler overnight.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooler 1 sliced cherry tomatoes (51F - Cold Holding); fried chicken (51F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (51F - Cold Holding); as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Left in cooler overnight. Additionally, observed sour cream (49F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator not prepped or portioned today, left in cooler overnight.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed two 1 gallon jugs of milk not date marked. As per operator opened more than 24 hours ago.
02C-03-5
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth in on prep table. Operator discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl used as scooper for rice. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed catering lids and plates upright on storage racks.
24-05-4
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. Observed raw tuna thawing in original commercial packing not removed and completely thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack near triple sink.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from handle and soiled at grill handle. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocado cut with sticker on it,and removed from peeling, and place on ready to eat sandwich without washing.
08B-39-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed lettuce over ready to eat peppers.
08B-17-4
33
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed raw chicken being stored over raw beef on speed cart.
08A-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Front counter prep table in front of oven- observed employee beverage on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Front counter prep table- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Front counter prep table at slicer-observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table.
21-10-4
74
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Door propped open blocking hand wash sink at front counter. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Put hat on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
86
Feb 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.expired more than sixty days Verification number 1451457. Updated paid **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
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. Lacking address
02D-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Manager printed and posted sign **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
78
Aug 5, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Three compartment sink
29-44-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Garden Butcher last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Garden Butcher on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Garden Butcher?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Garden Butcher.
How does Garden Butcher compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Garden Butcher most recently scored 22 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Garden Butcher's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Garden Butcher have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Garden Butcher means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Garden Butcher inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Garden Butcher is inspected around three times per year on average.
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