Harbor House

501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Seafood

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Harbor House has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Jan 7, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Stop sale issued on time/temperature control” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Boca Raton restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Displayed in kitchen. Operator moved to dining room. **Corrected On-Site**

02A-01-5

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling); cut lettuce (47F - Cooling) four door reach in cooler Not prepped or portioned today. in unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Covered and stacked on top of each other on bottom shelf.

01B-02-5

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. diced tomatoes (47F - Cooling); cut lettuce (47F - Cooling) four door reach in cooler Not prepped or portioned today. in unit over four hours. Food did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Covered and stacked on top of each other on bottom shelf.

03D-06-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over rice reach in cooler Raw beef over cheese bottom reach in cooler cook line removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under triple sink

41-17-4

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage.

01C-06-5

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. On drying rack

24-08-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Water spray bottle

02D-01-5

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line -84F Removed water **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 22, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**

03A-02-5

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. sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding) flip top cooler. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**

01B-02-5

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Milk opened 24 hours ago. **Warning**

02C-02-5

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Straws at bar in dining room **Warning**

25-06-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and flour **Warning**

02D-01-5

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 17, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harbor House last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harbor House on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harbor House?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harbor House.

How does Harbor House compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Harbor House most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Harbor House's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Harbor House have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harbor House means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Harbor House inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harbor House is inspected around two times per year on average.

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