Peekaboo Boca

158 Nw 20 St, Boca Raton, FL 33431
Other
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Peekaboo Boca, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Peekaboo Boca is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

7
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
95
Oct 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheese (48F - Cold Holding) was in a double pan, a pan inside a pan not allowing cheese to stay cold. Cook removed cheese and pans. Replaced with single metal pan with different cheese **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open cup of coffee on prep table in back prep area. Cook moved cup **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Burger spatula in standing water at grill. Cook removed water **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken left on counter to thaw. Explained to cook to put in cooler or under cool running water. Cook put under cool running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw chicken over ready to eat foods, cheese . Cook moved raw chicken to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line at Beef; (50F - Cold Holding); chicken (50F - Cold Holding), cook said items in cooler two hours since they opened, Moved items to reaching freezer and reach in cooler to cool.
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No hand soap at handwashing sink in kitchen. Manager filled soap **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and cook line. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
52
Apr 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water in restrooms at 80°f both cold and hot same temperature
27-16-4
90
Jan 22, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 6, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-04-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Using paint brush as basting brush
14-14-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Not on site
50-09-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
55
Oct 6, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper Use of Restriction and Exclusion
FL-04
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Peekaboo Boca last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Peekaboo Boca on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Peekaboo Boca?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Peekaboo Boca.

How does Peekaboo Boca compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Peekaboo Boca most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Peekaboo Boca's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Peekaboo Boca have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Peekaboo Boca 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 Peekaboo Boca inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Peekaboo Boca is inspected around two times per year on average.