Potions in Motion
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
52
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Potions in Motion, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Potions in Motion's 52 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 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....ready to eat bacon with raw bacon in same tray containing each other at walk in cooler . Employee properly separated **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...shrimp 64F in speed racks at kitchen being held less than an hour . Employee removed to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee removed to wash . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored big container front of handwashing sink by the dishmachine. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine ....chlorine.
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor....several boxes stored on the floor at walk in freezer .
08B-38-4
52
Aug 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...buratto cheese date marked 8/9 at walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ...buratto cheese date marked 8/9 at walk in cooler . See stop sale. Employee discarded cheese . **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times....booked by dishwashing chemical buckets at kitchen.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...cleaner spray bottle . Employee labeled.
41-17-4
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 at kitchen
16-55-4
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure....cutting tomatoes for salsa with bare hands, employee stated he was washed hands before cutting salsa . Employee washed hands putting gloves on hands after discussion **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Basic - container with no handle used to dispense food in sugar, flour. Operator removed containers **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
82
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 7 violations
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....chlorine 00 ppm at storage area. Establishment have 2 Dishmachine. Another one at kitchen
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw shell eggs above cheese at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....hibachi sauce 10/18/, duck sauce 10/18,cuban fillings 10/14, tomato paste 9/17 in walk in cooler . See stop sale issue . Operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. ....hibachi sauce 10/18/, duck sauce 10/18,cuban fillings 10/14, tomato paste 9/17 in walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...oil gallons front of handwashing sink . Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. Quaternary ammonium
16-37-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....duck sauce at walk in cooler , operator discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
41
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chimichurri. Date marked 12/30/23, tomato pest 12/31/23 in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Advised employee to discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...chimichurri. Date marked 12/30/23, tomato pest 12/31/23 in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime...can opener blade , employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
67
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 73, cream cheese 72 in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51 in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49 in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55, pork sausage 55 , French fries cooked potatoes 55 , bacon 56 , bacon 56 in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours ( yesterday and day before yesterday and continue) . Stop sale issue . Advised to operator discarded food . **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: No TCS food stored all violated cooler. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse...Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....butter 73, cream cheese 72 in self serve buffet line , yogurt 51 in yogurt reach in cooler , butter 49 in walk in cooler , turkey sausage 55, pork sausage 55 , French fries cooked potatoes 55 in tall reach in cooler at kitchen , per Cook all food being held more than four hours **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-29: Not issue . **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
74
Sep 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed.... 3 components sink chlorine 200 +++ ppm. Employee diluted at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...vodka sauce made with heavy cream , tomato sauce date marked 9/16/23 , cheese sauce date marked 9/6/23, sun dried tomato sauce date marked 9/5/23 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition..... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation...vodka sauce made with heavy cream , tomato sauce date marked 9/16/23 , cheese sauce date marked 9/6/23, sun dried tomato sauce date marked 9/5/23 at walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...corn beef 48°, several kind of cheeses 48° , cream cheeses 47°, yogurt 48°, milk 48° , several kind of sauce 47° ham 47°, butter milk 48°, heavy cream 47° , noodles 47°, tomato sauce 48°, roasted pepper 47° at walk in cooler . Chef not aware how long food being out of temperature . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...corn beef 48°, several kind of cheeses 48° , cream cheeses 47°, yogurt 48°, milk 48° , several kind of sauce 47° ham 47°, butter milk 48°, heavy cream 47° , noodles 47°, tomato sauce 48°, roasted pepper 47° at walk in cooler . Chef not aware how long food being out of temperature . Take ambient temperature 47° and 46° ... take another ambient temperature after 30 minutes it was 51-50° cause chef state that door was keep opening for the party. Stop sale issue . Advice chef discarded food. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....pasta , cream cheese mixed with pesto , chef not aware when was cooked . Chef discarded food.
02C-02-5
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 - No soap provided at handwash sink by the dishwashing sink.
31B-03-4
32
Mar 9, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....cooked mango sauce 2/23, can food beats 2/23 in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....cooked mango sauce 2/23, can food beats 2/23 in walk in cooler .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse..... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....garlic in oil 52°, ham 52° , potato salad 45° in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held more than four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....garlic in oil 52°, ham 52° , potato salad 45° in reach in cooler at kitchen. Food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Operator stated that those food employee will taking home .
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by buckets.
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by the dishwashing sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked....scampi sauce, tomato sauce, cheese sauce in walk in cooler ,prepared 3 days ago . Employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees..by the dishwashing sink
31B-04-4
39
Nov 9, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Potions in Motion last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Potions in Motion on file is from Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Potions in Motion?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Potions in Motion.
How does Potions in Motion compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Potions in Motion most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Potions in Motion's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Potions in Motion have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Potions in Motion means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Potions in Motion inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Potions in Motion is inspected around three times per year on average.
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