Positano

4400 N Federal Hwy Ste 190, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Italian

Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Positano appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

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

“In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Positano on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 30, 2026

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Apr 18, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink full of pots and pans. Chef removed all items out of sink and washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between coolers on cook line. Chefremkved and placed knife in dishwasher area **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Mar 17, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Apr 10, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top two door cooler on the cook line at Pasta, ziti, spaghetti, sausage ; (46-50F - Cold Holding), chef moved all items to working cooler and called for maintenance

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled, chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing fish on the counter,chef moved to walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hats on **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on the floor in the walk-in cooler, chef picked up. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jan 30, 2023

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

41-17-4

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

31B-04-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Aug 17, 2022

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Two door flip top cooler on cook line

29-49-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the cook line hand wash sink Chef made a temporary hand wash sigh until new one arrives. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Aug 3, 2022

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Chef removed knife and put by washer **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink on cook line

31B-04-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At hand wash sink by the cook line

29-11-4

Jul 12, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal chops over lasagna and cooked eggplant, manager moved items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Cleaning fluid not labeled

41-17-4

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

35B-01-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed knives washed and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.

51-13-4

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

31B-04-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Positano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Positano on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Positano?

Across the inspection record, “in-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Positano.

How does Positano compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Positano most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Positano's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Positano have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Positano 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 Positano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Positano is inspected around three times per year on average.

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