Lennys Pizza
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
30
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Lennys Pizza, the earliest from 2024. On Mar 25, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near nine violations per visit across recent inspections.
“No written procedures available for use” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Lennys Pizza trails the local norm. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with glass cleaner stored at front line next to clean plates. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at 11:55 a.m. , no time mark on pizzas held using time as a public health control. Per operator, pizza cooked 10 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator time marked pizza. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food scoop stored inside handwashing sink at front line. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front line next **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. No probe thermometer at the time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
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. Observed no proof that some employees are informed of their health responsibilities at this time. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A copy has been given to the operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. -Observed uncovered container with sugar stored next to hand wash sink in kitchen operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-54-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at front line. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop with handle stored inside handwashing sugar container. **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee keys and cellphone stored on shelf above food preparation area. **Warning**
40-06-5
30
Jul 2, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Form was emailed - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Time extension to next unannounced **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was lost emailed a new form - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Said never received email. Resent Time extension to next unannounced **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Told that form was lost. Emailed a new form told that form was lost. Emailed a new form - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-02: Time extension to next unannounced **Time Extended**
09-04-5
78
May 1, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee involved in food preparation wiped his hands on their apron and pants. Employee was told about the violations and wash his hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Napkins being used instead of paper towels.
31B-02-4
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.
53B-01-5
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. Form was emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No handwashing soap at handwashing sink by three compartment sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form was lost emailed a new form
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker had no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Establishment does not have a written copy of their approved Alternative Operating Procedure for bare hand contact with ready-to-eat food. Told that form was lost. Emailed a new form told that form was lost. Emailed a new form
09-04-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Boxes of lettuce on the floor in walk in cooler. Chef picked up boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Pizza peel on top of garbage can by pizza maker. Chef removed peel to three compartment sink to wash and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
43
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
78
Jan 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available 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 2025-01-22: **Admin Complaint**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep room at back on the house and in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled above cook line in back of house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing at prep station in back of house. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-22: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer too strong for sanitizer bucket above 200 ppm chlorine Operator remade solution to 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler under glass case where pizza slices are stored ; raw shell eggs over diced tomatoes. Operator moved raw shell eggs to bottom shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed clean up procedure **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Establishment serves raw tuna poke bowls without identifying items being served raw on menu. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed reporting agreement form **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in pizza station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Pizza slices using time as as a public health control without written plan. Emailed written plan **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters heavily soiled above cook line in back of house. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Some Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair in prep room at back on the house and in dining room. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Mayonnaise boxes on floor in front counter. Operator elevated. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Asber Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in dining room. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed Ceiling tile missing at prep station in back of house. **Warning**
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees water bottles on top cases of sushi ginger. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee watch above pizza prep station. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in front of house. Employee put on hair nets. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on soiled oven door in back of house. Operator moved to be washed , rinsed and sanitized. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-20-4
21
May 1, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over open can of garbanzo beans, and diced tomatoes. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink used as storage of food. Chef removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager refilled paper towels in kitchen sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in kitchen. Manager refilled soap at hand wash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Form emailed
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Floor and wall junctures not coved in food preparation/storage/warewashing areas or bathroom.
36-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of flour on the floor in kitchen
08B-38-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lennys Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lennys Pizza on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lennys Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Lennys Pizza.
How does Lennys Pizza compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Lennys Pizza most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Lennys Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lennys Pizza have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lennys Pizza 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 Lennys Pizza inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lennys Pizza is inspected around four times per year on average.
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