Rafina

6877 Sw 18 St H127, Boca Raton, FL 33433

Greek / Mediterranean

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

High Risk

Rafina has been inspected eight times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“No paper towels” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Apr 4, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In the prep area hand sink, a vegetable dicer was stored inside the sink. The dicer was removed **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand sink. Paper towels were provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At the prep area hand sink. Soap was provided **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 23, 2024

Complaint Full

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

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Lentil soup 128° Chef reheated to 165° and above **Corrected On-Site**

03B-01-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled.

41-17-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Chef filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jun 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Mar 28, 2023

Complaint Full

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**

53B-14-5

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory for under cooked salmon offered on To-Go menu. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**

02B-02-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rafina last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rafina on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Rafina?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Rafina.

How does Rafina compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Rafina most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Rafina's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rafina have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Rafina 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 Rafina inspected?

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

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