Le Sorelle Downtown
Last inspected: Mar 9, 2026
45
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Le Sorelle Downtown stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 9, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 11 violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored”, which has been cited three times.
Le Sorelle Downtown's latest score of 45 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 9, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Cooked broccoli rabe stored in same container as raw sausage in left side cook line flip top. Operator removed and discarded broccoli rabe. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. right side flip top: cut tomatoes (56F); fresh mozzarella (58F); feta (59F); burrata (48F); ricotta (48F). Items being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale. blast chiller: raw shrimp (53F) being held in turned off unit for less than 1 hour with no temperature control. Operator moved to walk in cooler **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
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. right side flip top: cut tomatoes (56F); fresh mozzarella (58F); feta (59F); burrata (48F); ricotta (48F). Items being held in unit overnight. Items not prepared or portioned today. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed at microwaves on cook line **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at pizza line flip top **Warning**
14-36-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Ware washing area hand wash sink draining onto floor. Operator repaired at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Uncovered bread stored next to hand wash sink. Operator removed **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4
45
Jul 10, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in order **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
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. pizza chef on site during inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer chest at end of cook line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-10: **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes (58F - Cold Holding); calamari (58F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler on top of counter on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Moved into walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Insecticide bottle and first aid alcohol stored In Dry storage closet in kitchen on shelf with food items Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over cooked sausage In bottom reach in cooler on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live roach on floor at bar in dining room Operator killed and removed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Chef plating ready to eat lettuce with barehands **Warning**
09-01-4
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. pizza chef on site during inspection **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Stainless steel table in front of hand sink stainless steel container of utensils stored inside hand sink **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. Tags not kept in order **Warning**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some tags missing dates. **Warning**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Chef rinsed hands in triple sink **Warning**
12A-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holder unclean **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior to ice machine At bar Interior to ice bin at bar unclean **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in storage room on floor in kitchen Operator removed and cleaned area **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Behind bar near wall at the end **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Plastic cover on cooling rack in walk in cooler very unclean **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In freezer chest at end of cook line **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish at room temperature on cook line Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves unclean in walk in cooler **Warning**
14-17-4
17
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
90
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals with clean pots on drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Plastic container in hand sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup as scoop in salt on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. On cook line
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour at pasta making station Sugar in dry storage Labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
90
Apr 19, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 5 live flying insects landing on hanging glasses at the bar Approximately 10 live flying insects at soiled laundry bag in kitchen
35A-02-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately 25 rodent droppings on bags of flour in dry storage area in kitchen Approximately 25 rodent dropping on floor in dry storage area in kitchen All droppings removed. Area cleaned and sanitized.
35A-04-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. 1 dead fly found in a bottle of Amaretto at the bar Approximately 20 dead flies found in a bottle of Vermouth at the bar Bottles discarded. See Stop Sale Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. At dry storage room in kitchen, 2 torn bags of flour with rodent dropping on the bags. Bags discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-03-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of bleach stored on expo station next to salt, plates and marinating fruit. Bleach moved **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. See stop sale. At dry storage room in kitchen, 2 torn bags of flour with rodent dropping on the bags. Bags discarded. See Stop Sale
01B-16-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, tomato sauce stored on the floor. Sauce moved to shelving **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin of flour, item with no handle. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
45
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At cookline
36-17-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. At cookline
38-01-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Le Sorelle Downtown last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Le Sorelle Downtown on file is from Mar 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Le Sorelle Downtown?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Le Sorelle Downtown.
How does Le Sorelle Downtown compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Le Sorelle Downtown most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Le Sorelle Downtown's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Le Sorelle Downtown have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Le Sorelle Downtown 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 Le Sorelle Downtown inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Le Sorelle Downtown is inspected around three times per year on average.
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