Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels 13 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Boca Raton restaurants. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
13
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip top across from oven ; cheese (45F); . Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Per operator food held out of temperature for less than four hours . Observed cheese stacked too high. Operator removed cheese. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over guacamole. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
74
Feb 2, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top #2 across from oven; cheese (62F); Swiss cheese (57F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. Observed at server station cooler ; cooked chicken (48F), . Per operator food not prepared or portioned. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator added ice to product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning at ware washing area.
16-46-4
82
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. Observed Dishwasher (Temperature 0)
22-57-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
74
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in prep area blocked by racks, operator made accessible
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed in storage room
36-36-4
86
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw burger stored above unwashed cucumber on cart in produce and dairy walk in cooler, operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed above ware washing machine
36-36-4
82
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Nov 13, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.**Warning** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
22-45-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-13: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
50
Nov 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 9 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. Observed employee handle soiled wares with gloved hands then proceed to handle clean wares. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee conducting ware washing in wait station hand wash sink then move to toweled surface for air drying on prep table with no sanitization step observed.**Warning** **Warning**
22-45-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Storage room being used as a food preparation area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink missing in food preparation area. Establishment is an active construction area in main kitchen. No hand wash sink in new food preparation room **Warning**
31A-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. In bakery room. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Front wait station area hand wash sink used as for rinsing soiled wares **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Ware washing area removed. Establishment kitchen is an active construction area. Observed food handling/preparation confined to storage room **Warning**
16-22-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at inadequate hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No drainboards or equivalent provided for soiled items and/or air drying cleaned items. Observed ware washing being conducted in hand wash sink at front wait station area and moved to towel on prep table for air drying **Warning**
16-04-4
39
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dishwasher
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Wash solution in spray type hot water sanitizing dishmachine not reaching proper temperature according to manufacturer's specifications. **Corrected On-Site**
16-54-4
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. **Corrected On-Site**
16-55-4
74
Aug 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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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 **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels.
How does Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels 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 Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Polo Club of Boca Raton Laurels is inspected around four times per year on average.
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