La Perrada Del Gordo Boca
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
La Perrada Del Gordo Boca has been inspected eight times since 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Ceiling not smooth” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork hot held at 98F at cook line. Per operator, pork cooked 1 hour before the inspection. Advised operator to reheat pork to 165F.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Unnecessary item in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Observed a scooter stored in kitchen.
43-08-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed a wet wiping cloth at front counter not stored in sanitizer solution between use.
21-12-4
70
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing food containers without sanitizing.
22-45-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 live flying insects next to ice machine. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw bacon stored over cooked meats in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Per operator, both items transfer to front line 5 minutes before the inspection. Operator relocate both items to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed uncovered containers with TCS foods stored in reach in cooler and freezer.
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed cases with unwashed tomatoes stored over pineapple sauce in reach in cooler.
08B-17-4
45
Aug 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-20: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
95
Aug 19, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked chicken (123F - Hot Holding); cooked beef (124F - Hot Holding) held at front counter steam table for less than 2 hours per operator. Operator increased temperature on steam table and began reheating items to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of energy vitamins stored on shelf above food prep table. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. 2 flies landing on trash can near back door. Operator eliminated. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored above ready to eat hot dogs and ready to eat mozzarella cheese in kitchen reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef stored above raw chicken in kitchen prep reach in cooler operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (71F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature at front counter for less than two hours. Operator placed item into beverage reach in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-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. sliced tomato (52F - Ambient Cooling for 15 min at 2:45, 52F at 3:15); raw pork (53F - Ambient Cooling for 15 min at 2:45, 52F); raw chicken (51F - Ambient Cooling for 15 min at 2:45, 51F at 3:15). At current rate of cooling, items will not reach 41F within 4 hour window. Operator moved items to neighboring cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink right of cook line used to store pots. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in woman's room. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vent above kitchen prep table soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Packages of raw pork thawing at room temperature in bus bin on kitchen storage rack. Operator moved items to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Working container of sugar not labeled at kitchen prep table. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
23
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over sauces and open containers of hot dogs. Chef moved chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with yellow chemicals not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen with pots in it. Cook removed pots and washed sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No illness agreement form available at time of inspection. Form was emailed.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling in kitchen not smooth.
36-37-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwashing sign at handwashing sink at front counter
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open and used bottle of water on cutting board on cook line. Chef moved bottle of water to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
55
Jul 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Jan 8, 2024
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 cooked empanadas and sliced tomato and vegetables. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
70
Jul 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. At reach in freezer- raw beef not commercially packaged over tiramisu- operator moved beef to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At reach in cooler raw beef stored over shreeded cheese - operator moved to lower shelf.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Operator states beef burger can be served medium as per customer request- provided consumer advisory to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of degreaser not labeled at front counter- operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Perrada Del Gordo Boca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Perrada Del Gordo Boca on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Perrada Del Gordo Boca?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling not smooth” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at La Perrada Del Gordo Boca.
How does La Perrada Del Gordo Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
La Perrada Del Gordo Boca most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has La Perrada Del Gordo Boca's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at La Perrada Del Gordo Boca have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Perrada Del Gordo Boca 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 La Perrada Del Gordo Boca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Perrada Del Gordo Boca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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