Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta

1365 W Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Compared to the broader Boca Raton restaurant scene, where the average is 74, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 6, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment in kitchen and front line, operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.

14-69-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses, operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. marinara sauce (120-130F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Reheated to 165F **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steaks not commercially packaged over cheese tortellini in freezer unit Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Feb 18, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 22, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200); remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**

41-27-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine

22-02-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container

02D-01-5

Aug 18, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. At bin of sugar. Item removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta 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 Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Paolos of Boca Pizza and Pasta is inspected around two times per year on average.

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