Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled soiled pans in ware washing area, before handling clean pans without changing gloves or washing hands. Advised operator of proper handwashing procedures, employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Spatula washed with soap and water and placed onto flat top for future use. Advised operator of proper sanitization required when ware washing. Operator moved spatula to be cleaned in dishwasher. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-45-4
High Priority - Metal stem-type thermometer soiled. Evidenced by food debris on stem. Advised operator to clean and sanitize thermometer. Operator did. **Corrected On-Site**
22-12-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by back door, water turned off and out of order due to leaking pipe. No leak observed during inspection. Per operator hand washing sink is scheduled to be repaired.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at front counter used as a dump sink, evidenced by ice in sink. Advised operator of proper use for handwashing sink.
31A-11-4
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over cream sauce in reach in cooler. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved avocados. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Aug 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (51F - cold holding) Observed in dish resting on top of pans on upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed on bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-14: Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Potato salad 48F cold holding. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, held in cooler overnight. See stop sale. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 6 major violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (51F - cold holding) Observed in dish resting on top of pans on upper portion of flip top cooler. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed on bottom portion of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Propane canister stored next to spices in dry storage shelf in kitchen, bactine spray over flip top cooler on cook line. Operator stored all chemicals properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Kitchen sliding door case: Bechamel (46 - cooling) at 10:05; cooling since 8/12 at 2:45pm At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Observed in tightly wrapped container. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Kitchen sliding door case: Bechamel (46 - cooling) at 10:05; cooling since 8/12 at 2:45pm At current rate of cooling product did not reach 41F within 6 hours. Observed in tightly wrapped container. Educated operator on proper cooling methods. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-36-5
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to sanitize via triple sink with chlorine sanitizer between 50-100ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, 2 by back door of kitchen. Not seen landing on food contact surfaces. Advised operator to kill and remove flying insects. **Warning**
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 octopus not in commercial packaging over French fries at low boy freezer in kitchen, raw chicken over bread rolls at stainless reach in freezer by dining room. Both products not in commercial packaging. Operator stored all products properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. display case: chicken pie (101F - Cooling) at 9:38; cooling since 8:45 - 88F at 10:11 At current rate of cooling product will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Observed in high traffic display case. Advised operator to place in freezer to quick chill. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Smoked salmon croissant, L'Atlantique sandwich containing raw smoked salmon not identified as raw animal protein on menu. Educated operator on proper menu identification of raw animal proteins. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink by back door. **Corrected On-Site** **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. Not available at time of inspection. Emailed time control procedure to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for sliced ham, potato salad made 8/10 at tall reach in stainless cooler in kitchen. Advised operator to date mark products. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Soap, water and vinegar mixture spray bottle not labeled by register area. Operator properly labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
19
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Nov 12, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
82
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand washing sink in main kitchen at mop sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Front service area cold holding unit- observed handle of tongs being stored inside cut kale. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter service area prep table at microwave- observed ice cream scoop being stored inside container of water at 72 degrees F. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Main kitchen prep table at kitchen-aid- observed wiping cloth underneath cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
74
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.
29-11-4
90
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two door flip top cooler on the cook line at burgers, (46-47F - Cold Holding), chef states items were prep approximately two hours ago, moved to freezer to cool quicker. And called for maintenance **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sign missing at both hand wash sink
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Continental cooler on cook line has sitting water
29-49-6
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca 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 Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Meat Eatery and Taproom East Boca is inspected around three times per year on average.
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