Prezzo
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
67
Score
Inspectors have visited Prezzo 16 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Prezzo on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
16
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Mar 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler butter (43-60F) and raw burgers (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at bar area one small flying insect on top of orange slices in small container. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork stored over hamburger buns. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 small flying insects in kitchen flying around near entrance of walk in cooler. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area, with one small flying insect landing on top of orange slices. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of Calamari on floor in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
45
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breading station: liquid egg (60F - Cold Holding) being held less than 2 hours. Operator placed in ice bath with ice covering to the level of food, retook temperature at 46F 1 hour later. Discussed time as a public health control and provided written plan cooked pasta (74F - Cold Holding) being held at steam table for soup. Operator states item has been out for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed in ice bath **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin handling utensils without first washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked garlic in oil (120F - Hot Holding) at bread station. Operator states item has been in holding cabinet for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator reheated to 165F and turned up steam table **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at salad station
36-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 80F at pizza station. Operator removed, discarded water and cleaned and sanitized utensils **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
35
Mar 5, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 4, 2024
Complaint Full
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. pizza line: cooked chicken wings (52F); cheese (56F); cooked meatballs (57F); cooked sausage (53F); cooked onions (55F); cooked tomatoes (53F). Operator states items have been in unit for approximately 3 hours. Monitored unit with no changes in temperature. Operator started to ice items and return items to walk in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at drain under ware washing area **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting lettuce from package without first washing produce. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash produce and clean and sanitize surfaces **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area **Warning**
36-27-5
64
Feb 14, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 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. Dish machine and bar dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Tested for hot water at less than 160F. Operator states new dish washers are on order. Instructed operator to manually sanitize wares **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to dump water and pizza area hand wash sink used to fill up water for utensil hot holding well. Discussed with operator **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machines **Warning**
16-37-1
70
Dec 7, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on ware storage shelving **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
22-31-4
90
Dec 6, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on prep table at pizza station on front line not in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on ground behind prep table and shelving directly next to salad station Observed 2 live roaches on bottom shelf of shelving holding paper products directly next to salad line. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on ware storage shelving **Warning**
22-31-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-22-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelving directly next to salad station on front line/expo line not in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils stored in standing water of 60°F at bar. Operator moved to running water **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4
67
Nov 15, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave building then re enter building and handle knives without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut lettuce, arugula stored in direct contact in can liners at salad line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (59°F-61°F) at bar area being held in garnish tray. Operation states item has been out for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bread station cooked whole garlic in oil (121°F - Hot Holding) being held less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165°F and turned up warmer **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. canned clams cooling since 9:30am (12:05) ambient cooling (59F - Cooling); canned clams ambient cooling (1:05) (54F - Cooling) being cooled in cook line flip top. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 41°F at the end of 4 hours, operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink as evidenced by strainer/straws/ice in hand wash sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
10-20-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at ice cube freezer at bar
14-69-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while food handling. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with clean wares in ware washing area. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating while ware washing, then proceed to cook line while still eating. Discussed with operator
12B-02-4
32
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (57F - Cold Holding) being held at breading station on top of ice. Ice not covering sides of pan to the height of the food. Operator states item has been out for two hours. Operator iced liquid eggs butter for bread (69F - Cold Holding) being held at bread station. Operator states that item has been out for 2 hours. Discussed tphc with operator. Provided written procedure. Operator time marked item to be discarded at the end of four hours **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken meatballs stored above raw beef meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator flipped **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to stores lettuce/greens at salad station. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed proper procedure with operator
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee washing his hand in the 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
12A-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
47
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.
12A-02-4
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. Chef fixed sanitizer line **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. Employee touched Bread with bare hands
09-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen hovering in kitchen. Chef killed flying insect and sanitize area.
35A-02-6
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar
21-38-4
47
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
82
Nov 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishwasher
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink. Pieces of Lemon dumped in sink
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tumbler used to scoop ice
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar
10-07-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cakes in Cooler at SAlad station
08B-12-5
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Prezzo last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Prezzo on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Prezzo?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Prezzo.
How does Prezzo compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Prezzo most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Prezzo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Prezzo have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Prezzo 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 Prezzo inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Prezzo is inspected around five times per year on average.
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