Hooters
Last inspected: Aug 25, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Hooters, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 25, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Hooters is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by server station- Garlic and oil 48F- cold holding - food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes. Operator placed in reach in fresher to quick chill At reach in cooler - chopped lettuce 50F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by dish washing area- handwashing sink with apron inside- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At lean dish rack- clean container stacked and wet nesting- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) **Warning**
21-08-4
70
Jun 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese dressing (54F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time mark for remaining 2 hours. Time control procedure emailed to operator.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Clean food storage pans stored on rack that has an accumulation of rust.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In kitchen by fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
61
Dec 27, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips, no quaternary test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop left in dirty water in bucket by the rear exit door.
42-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor in kitchen are in disrepair and missing tiles.
36-17-5
82
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at dishwasher put dirty dishes in dish washer, then grabbed clean dishes without washing hands.
12A-13-4
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed mint leaves at bar reach in cooler with food storage containers using non-food grade paper towels.
14-86-1
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket upright,operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed shoes at prep table next to employee storage over ready to eat foods.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at exterior door in kitchen area.
35B-01-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed cut lemons at bar area with stickers still on lemons at reach in cooler.
08B-39-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink opened half empty with cap on in reach in cooler at prep area over ready to eat food.
12B-13-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vents soiled at dish washing area and in front of ice machine.
36-34-5
55
Oct 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen at combi oven- observed pitcher of water inside hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen walk in cooler- observed 9th plastic container being stored inside ranch dressing. Employee removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Main kitchen at oil bins- observed mop wet nesting in mop bucket of dirty water.
42-01-4
82
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in disrepair and missing tile on cook line
36-02-5
90
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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. Glass washer at first bar at 0 ppm manager primed unit until reaching100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary at0 ppm, manager-changed bucket ppm 200 **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By the cook line
36-17-5
67
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler in prep area at lettuce tomato (45-46F - Cold Holding), chef said items only there approximately one hour after being prepped. Moved another cooler to cool quicker **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In the kitchen
36-17-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters on file is from Aug 25, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Hooters.
How does Hooters compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Hooters most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Hooters' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hooters have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hooters 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 Hooters inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters is inspected around three times per year on average.
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