Kee Grill
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Kee Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Kee Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Nov 21, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chlorine test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked containers at ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-24: **Time Extended**
14-38-4
78
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at warewashing area old labels stuck on containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
95
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler Raw lamb fat over ready to eat asparagus. Operator stored asparagus properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler #2 ; crabmeat (62F); raw shrimp (65F); raw fish (62F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed foods in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Operator placed can opener to warewashing area to be cleaned. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed in Flip top cooler #1 ; raw shrimp 44-46F at 3:30 to 46-47F at 4:00 (cooling since 12:30). At this current rate of cooling food will not reach 41F or below within four hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed at warewashing area old labels stuck on containers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Tyson chicken tenders stored on floor in walk in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
55
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-46-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair. Water draining on to floor **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
29-08-4
90
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter building, begin handling utensils without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked chicken in walk in cooler date marked 8-24. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 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. Raw tuna fully thawed in labeled reduced oxygen packaging **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. left side flip top on cook line: raw snapper (53F); raw onion snapper (55F); raw tuna (52F); crab (54F); raw shrimp (53F); raw shrimp (54F); raw chicken (49F). Items not prepared or portioned today. Operator states items moved to unit approximately 2 hours ago. Operator started to ice items, retook temperatures at end of inspection with decreases in temperature **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing orange substance at ware washing area not labeled. Operator labeled degreaser **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Plumbing at hand wash sink next to triple sink in disrepair. Water draining on to floor **Warning**
29-08-4
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. Raw tuna fully thawed in labeled reduced oxygen packaging . See Stop Sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Ware washing shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
30
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored above cream/milk in reach in cooler on cook line. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Mussel tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Operator replaced **Corrected On-Site**
01C-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar soiled. Server section of bar
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as dump sink. Discussed with operator
31A-11-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining o ton floor surface into floor drain at prep sink on cook line. Operator moved drain pipe **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items stored on floor in walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Around Dishwasher
36-27-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Drinking cup stored in Walk In Cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Chopped Spinach. Walk In Cooler
08B-38-4
86
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
31B-04-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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. Chef replaced empty sanitizer bucket
22-41-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing.
33-29-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kee Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kee Grill on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kee Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Kee Grill.
How does Kee Grill compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Kee Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Kee Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kee Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kee Grill 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 Kee Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kee Grill is inspected around four times per year on average.
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