Grille on Congress (The)

5101 Congress Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33431

American

Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Grille on Congress (The) has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 21, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 21, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch

13-07-4

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 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 Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Apr 26, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.two door flip top cooler on cook line at salmon (45F - Cold Holding); mahi (45F - Cold Holding); chicken (45F - Cold Holding), chef put ice on fish and moved chicken to working cooler and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk in freezer chef picked up box **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 11, 2024

Complaint Full

7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 14 violations

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container in cheese , employee removed paper towel **Corrected On-Site**

14-86-1

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....00 ppm **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

22-41-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...slice cheese 49°, turkey 46°, yellow cheese 51°, capers 48°, in flip top coolers at kitchen, food stored double containers , food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed container.... Portion butter in room temperature at bar being held less than 4 hours. Employee time marked **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....onion deep date marked 12/29/23 in 2 door tall reach in cooler at kitchen.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....onion deep date marked 12/29/23 in 2 door tall reach in cooler at kitchen. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-01-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....raw chicken above cooked chicken, chicken stock, crabmeat in reach in cooler , employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food...oil spray bottle. Operator discarded bottle **Corrected On-Site**

14-15-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station. Employee provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in blue cheese . Employee discarded container **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored...ice scoop stored directly on the counter at server station, bar . Employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site**

24-07-4

Basic - Stored food not covered...cooked apple , sauce in tall two side door reach in cooler. Employee covered **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses at server station . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name...water , sauce, oil squeezed / spray. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Aug 29, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken, and raw beef over cut vegetables,chef moveditems **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. In the kitchen hand wash sink not reaching 100°

27-16-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottles with water and oil not labeled. Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.

23-24-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Grille on Congress (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Grille on Congress (The) on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Grille on Congress (The)?

Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Grille on Congress (The).

How does Grille on Congress (The) compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Grille on Congress (The) most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Grille on Congress (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Grille on Congress (The) have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Grille on Congress (The) 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 Grille on Congress (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Grille on Congress (The) is inspected around two times per year on average.

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