Peter's Pizzeria
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, Peter's Pizzeria has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 25, 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 six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Across the inspection history, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Peter's Pizzeria's latest score of 55 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. It takes more than 3 minutes for hot water to reach 85F resulting in employees only use cold water to wash hands.
12A-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Replaced during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary chemical test kit. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter.
31B-02-4
Basic - Cases of pepperoni stored on floor in walk in freezer and container of cheese stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Unisex bathroom
32-12-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, dirt, and dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
55
Oct 16, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Marinara sauce (109F - Hot Holding) operator stated sauce was reheated 1 hour ago and left on stove without heat on. Operator reheated sauce to 170F for further hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety pizzas identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time all pizzas were cooked was 1 hour ago, stated pizza cook. Pizza cook time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager no knowledge of cooking temperature for chicken. Reviewed cooking temperature with manager.
53A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times water bottle in sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical quaternary test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths container.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, next to pizza oven. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Vodkas sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Operator placed on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
37
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD 40 with Barbecue sauce on shelf in kitchen Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Arancini in display case. Time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door not closing all the way **Warning**
14-11-5
70
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over mozerella cheese and pizza dough in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser at triple sink
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in dry storage
02D-01-5
61
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to pizza oven
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under triple sink
41-17-4
67
Nov 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table, marinara sauce (124F - Hot Holding). The item was stored in the steam table less than 4 hours. The item was reheated to 165°F to hot hold. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
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
78
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over pizza dough in walk in cooler. Rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, cases of raw chicken stored on floor. Operator moved up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
82
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler, raw eggs stored over cheese. Eggs moved down **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
53A-01-7
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 - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At triple sink, degreaser not labeled. Item labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. At walk in cooler, cooked chicken and block cheese stored on floor. Items moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Peter's Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Peter's Pizzeria on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Peter's Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Peter's Pizzeria.
How does Peter's Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Peter's Pizzeria most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Peter's Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Peter's Pizzeria have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Peter's Pizzeria 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 Peter's Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Peter's Pizzeria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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