Maggiano's Little Italy
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Maggiano's Little Italy has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Maggiano's Little Italy's latest score of 82 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at squid (48F - Cold Holding); shrimp (47F - Cold Holding), chef said items in cooler approximately one hour. Chef moved to walk in cooler
03A-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
82
Aug 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of bottled beer stored directly on floor of walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Linen cloth used to wrap and store onions in fryer prep cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water left of salad prep station. Operator mopped up. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
86
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
90
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at top prep line cooler on the left crumbled sausage (53F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding). Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. These items were brought from the walk in cooler, as per operator items not prepped or portioned today. Observed at reach in cooler at the end across from grill salmon (51F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Observed at reach in cooler below grill in pull out drawers cheese ravioli (46-47F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (63F - Cold Holding); cooked rigatoni (63F - Cold Holding). As per operator items were not prepped or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Operator removed items and placed in walk in cooler for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink up at front line prep. Operator replaced roll of paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Observed H Ortiz expired 4/18/2021.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl being used to get pasta out of food storage container at reach in cooler below grill in kitchen. Operator removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pitchers upright and not inverted in storage area by front line prep. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting at air drying rack in front of third Ali in cooler.
24-08-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed in use avocados with sticker on, at prep line and washed.
08B-39-4
58
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Twodraw cooler on cook line at salmon (63F - Cold Holding); cod (63F - Cold Holding); steak (60F - Cold Holding), chef-moved all items to walk-in freezer . And called for maintenance **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen cook line- observed plates on expo line top shelf bein stored not inverted.
24-05-4
95
Jun 27, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. At walk in cooler- Package of salmon bearing label not removed from packaging before thawing - operator removed from package. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-27: **Time Extended**
06-09-1
86
Apr 26, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler at end of cookline- butter 45- cold holding, cooked onions 45F- cold holding , roasted garlic 45F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food double paned- food out of temperature overnight- see Stop sale.
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. At reach in cooler at end of cookline- butter 45- cold holding, cooked onions 45F- cold holding , roasted garlic 45F- cold holding- operator states food not prepared or portioned today- food double paned- food out of temperature overnight- see Stop sale.
01B-02-5
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink by salad station with container of utensils inside - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. "Red snapper" indicated on menu- at walk in freezer observed box of "Crimson Snapper"- as per manager this is item cooked for order "red snapper"**Admin Complaint** **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
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. At walk in cooler- Package of salmon bearing label not removed from packaging before thawing - operator removed from package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
52
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Maggiano's Little Italy last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Maggiano's Little Italy on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Maggiano's Little Italy?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Maggiano's Little Italy.
How does Maggiano's Little Italy compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Maggiano's Little Italy most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Maggiano's Little Italy's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Maggiano's Little Italy have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Maggiano's Little Italy 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 Maggiano's Little Italy inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Maggiano's Little Italy is inspected around three times per year on average.
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