Pool Bistro

2401 Willow Springs Dr, Boca Raton, FL 33496

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Pool Bistro has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boca Raton restaurant scores 74. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. Outdoor bar right side soda gun nozzles, operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. 1. Indoor bar

29-19-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front station Ice cream base 45F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Observed ice cream machine not turned on. Operator turned on. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment at dishwashing shelves.

22-31-4

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can stored in front of handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in kitchen.

31B-04-4

Apr 9, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in bucket near mop sink.

42-01-4

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-41-4

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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

22-57-6

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw burger stored above bread in cook line drawers up under grill. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in cook line hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Oct 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection

16-62-1

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed packaged bread stored next to hand wash sink under soap dispenser. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08B-36-4

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Jul 13, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup, walk In Cooler. Moved to Freezer

03A-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pool Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pool Bistro on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pool Bistro?

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

How does Pool Bistro compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Pool Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Pool Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pool Bistro have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pool Bistro 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 Pool Bistro inspected?

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

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