J Alexander's Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
41
Score
J Alexander's Restaurant has been inspected 11 times since 2022. On Mar 5, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so J Alexander's Restaurant trails the local norm. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
41
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide sink and surface sanitizer test kit used in sanitizer bucket at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Test kit on order. Check on next unannounced inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-12: Check on next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
29
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked Ribs; (51F - Cold Holding) left on the counter at cook line, chef stated on counter one hour, Chef moved cooked ribs to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple 6 lbs 12 oz
01B-01-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between cooler and wall. Chef removed and washed knife **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado on salad prep table with stickers unwashed. Chef had avocados washed before cutting **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
67
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Front counter bar- observed employee using cup with no handle for scooping ice in ice bin. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table at oven- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Cook line at salad station- observed soiled wiping cloth on cutting board.
21-10-4
86
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw flip top cooler at the salad station at cooked shrimp, cooked fish, tomato, (45-50F - Cold Holding), chef put ice on some items and moved other items to working cooler and called for maintenance Four draw cooler on the cook line at salmon, tuna, steak, burgers, chicken (49-51F - Cold Holding), Chef moved all items to walk-in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: The two coolers are not in service, parts order not here till Wednesday. Using small coolers and walk in cooler as backup. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No heat test strips **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-05: Test strips ordered Time extension Next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
16-37-1
78
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw flip top cooler at the salad station at cooked shrimp, cooked fish, tomato, (45-50F - Cold Holding), chef put ice on some items and moved other items to working cooler and called for maintenance Four draw cooler on the cook line at salmon, tuna, steak, burgers, chicken (49-51F - Cold Holding), Chef moved all items to walk-in cooler **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No heat test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. I the employees restroom **Warning**
31B-02-4
70
Feb 24, 2023
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. Two draw cooler on cook line at tomato, eggs, chicken, fish (47-57F - Cold Holding), chef iced items. Chef plugged in unit, plug had fallen off **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired.
22-56-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the freezer, chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet by the rotisserie machine
29-11-4
70
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw pork, chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer
14-69-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was J Alexander's Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J Alexander's Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J Alexander's Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at J Alexander's Restaurant.
How does J Alexander's Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
J Alexander's Restaurant most recently scored 41 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has J Alexander's Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J Alexander's Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at J Alexander's Restaurant 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 J Alexander's Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J Alexander's Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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