Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri

475 Ne 20Th Street, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to three violations before.

“No proof provided that food employees are informed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 74, which Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri's 64 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

12
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer frozen raw chicken not in commercial packaging stored over frozen black beans not in commercial packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same, operator reorganized. Proper storage observed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cabbage mix. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same, operator reorganized. Proper storage observed. **Admin Complaint** **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same all cutting boards in kitchen has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen have soiled gaskets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same **Time Extended**
16-46-4
64
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach in cooler raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat cabbage mix. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer frozen raw chicken not in commercial packaging stored over frozen black beans not in commercial packaging. **Warning**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline reach in cooler unit; cooked steak (43-47F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (45F - Cold Holding); // diced tomatoes (45-55F - Cold Holding) items not prepared or portioned today, held in unit less than 4 hrs operator moved items to reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Provided operator with hand out. Employee reviewed and signed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Clean dish rack; radio on top of clean dishes. Prep table; employee drinks and cellphone on prep table, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in kitchen. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Dry storage shelf; bowl in sugar **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Beef thawing on prep table under no temperature control. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers throughout kitchen have soiled gaskets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. TCS fruit cocktail in self serve reach in cooler. Operator removed item from self service. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
26
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink in kitchen blocked by garbage can. Manager removed garbage can **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in kitchen used to store containers. Employee removed containers **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager refilled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados with stickers at cook line, Cook removed stickers and washed avocados before cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. Kimble block being used at cook line, cook removed and washed knives. and manager discarded knife block **Corrected On-Site**
14-55-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Cup of juice in self serve open air cooler at front counter has no type of labeling. Custards in self serve reach in cooler by front counter has no labeling.
02D-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cook discarded cup and replaced with scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main kitchen prep table- observed can opener rusted and soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-16: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
90
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed employee use spray hose and only wet 1 hand. Advised employee to use designated HWS and properly wash hands.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Dining area cabinet with clean aprons and single service straws- observed 15 rodent droppings on cabinet floor, on aprons and inside bag of single service straws. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed employee use spray hose and only wet 1 hand and use no soap. Advised employee to properly wash hands and use designated HWS.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Main kitchen 3 compartment sink- observed employee wash hands with spray hose at 3 compartment sink.
12A-03-4
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. Provided operator with procedures.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Main kitchen prep table- observed can opener rusted and soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
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. Provided operator with form.
11-26-1
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Main kitchen cold holding unit- observed bowl without handle being stored inside cut cooked beef. Employee removed bowl. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen utensils storage shelf- observed forks inside container with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Main kitchen prep table- observed soiled wiping cloth on prep table. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
37
Dec 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 03/13/2023 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Provided operator with procedures. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at 3 compartment sink- observed plastic container being stored inside hand washing sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
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. Provided operator with employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-15: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
50
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table- observed 5 live flying insects landing on cutting board and peeled ready to eat onions, cucumbers and sliced tomatoes. Operator discarded live flying insects, all food items, washed and sanitized area. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-03-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Main kitchen deep freezer- observed raw ground beef being stored on top of ready to eat vegetables. All items are stored in food grade bags.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.12/01/2023
50-17-3
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Main kitchen prep table- observed 5 live flying insects landing on cutting board and peeled ready to eat onions, cucumbers and sliced tomatoes. Operator discarded live flying insects, all food items, washed and sanitized area.See stop sale. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Main kitchen deep freezer- observed cut ready to eat sweet potatoes being stored in thank you grocery bag.
14-31-5
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. Provided operator with procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Main kitchen hand washing sink at 3 compartment sink- observed plastic container being stored inside hand washing sink.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed thermometer not working.
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. Provided operator with employee health form. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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. 03/13/2023 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Main kitchen dish storage shelf at cold holding unit-observed containers of forks being stored with food contact surfaces up.
24-18-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided operator with choking poster. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Main kitchen reach in cooler- observed employee thermo cup of beverage in reach in cooler.
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Main kitchen prep table- observed employee bottle of water on prep table.
12B-07-4
21
Jul 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as liners. Chef discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No towels at hand wash sink in kitchen, chef replaced **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
74
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
58
Aug 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.three door stand up true cooler in kitchen at cooked beef, cooked pork (45-48F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler. And called for maintenance. Chef stated that was prepared a couple of hours ago
03A-02-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At hand wash sink in kitchen, chef filled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled pink liquid in spray bottles not labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
58

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri?

Across the inspection record, “no proof provided that food employees are informed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri.

How does Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri 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 Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Panaderia Y Pasteleria Ahtziri is inspected around three times per year on average.