Rotelli Pizza & Pasta
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
23
Score
Rotelli Pizza & Pasta has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 6, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 13 violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
7
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. 1. Cookline; employee handled raw salmon with gloved hands, then put on new gloves and grabbed clean equipment without washing hands and putting on new gloves. Reviewed handwashing and glove usage with operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. 1. Pizza by the slice has no time marking, per operator pizza made at 11am, operator time marked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink for ware washing station. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. 1. Walk in cooler. **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline and front line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area at triple sink area covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. 1. Server hand washing sink. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning throughout restaurant. **Warning**
16-46-4
23
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed the slices of pizza, butter and cooked pasta being held using Time as a Public Health Control was missing the time marks. As per operator for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to add time mark and time mark was added. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of pesticide stored over pizza stand used to hold pizzas for customers. Operator removed pesticide can. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed wiping cloth solution Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) exceed maximum concentration. Operator added water to dilute chlorine sanitizer solution to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched soiled wiping cloth then began preparing food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in flip top cooler close to rear entrance house made tomato sauce (65F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (68F - Cold Holding). As per operator, items were not prepared or portioned today. As per operator items were out of temperature for approximately 3 hours. Advised operator to move items to walk in cooler to quick chill and items were moved.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed can of tomato purée with a large dent that extends to the seam. Operator removed dented can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Romano Dasilva manager certification issued 08/18/2019 and expired 08/18/2024. Advised operator to renew manager certificate.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Probe thermometer provided does not work. No working thermometer available. Advised operator to get new thermometer.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink missing soap. Operator added new soap bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed in dishwashing area and pizza prep area several plastic containers with large cracks. Advised operator to not use cracked containers and operator discarded cracked containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled wiping cloth in use and left on top of flip top cutting board. Advised operator to keep wiping clothes in sanitizer solution in between uses. Operator placed wiping cloth in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-10-4
25
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
64
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.not provided for any employees. Provided to operator **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Provided for some employees. Inspector will recheck at next unannounced inspection **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-15: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
47
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1. 2023. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator could not find the plan. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in hand washing sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on preparation table **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler gasket surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw frozen chicken breast 31F out at room temperature just sitting in a container in the sink.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar and salt containers not labeled. Flour container at pizza station
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic soufflé cups in sugar and salt containers. Observed plastic strainer with no handles in the flour container at pizza station.
14-01-5
45
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on the cook line at tomato, lettuce, cheese (45-49F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance Two door cooler on the cook line at Chicken, cheese, tomato, lettuce ; (44-48F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. On two slices of pizza, chef discarded **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Tray of chicken wings at the front counter at chicken wings (85F - Hot Holding)chef said they waiting for orders, explained that wings have to remain 41° or 135° chef moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Time n temperature form in packet, but not filled out **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Four employees training expired **Warning**
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink by the pizza make table **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Pizza maker not wearing a hat **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Glass of water by the cook line make table **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in wak in cooler and freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at the dishwasher hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-04-4
32
Feb 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Chef changed the bucket and primed unit to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at lettuce tomato cheese, feta (55-57F - Cold Holding), chef moved items to working unit. tomato, cheese (45-47F - Cold Holding), chef moved to walk in cooler Called for maintenance person Coolers emptied at time of inspection.
03A-02-5
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chef put all bottles by the chemicals area to be labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Chef discarded bowls and replaced with large spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer chef moved boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand wash sink by the dishwasher
31B-04-4
52
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.chlorine ppm 0
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler on cook line at feta, tomato, chicken (51-54F - Cold Holding), chef explained that cooler was filled approximately 2hours ago. Chef instructed to remove all items and Putin irking unit and call for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cheffilled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle by front counter not labeled, host move chemicals to dishwasher area and labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rotelli Pizza & Pasta last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta?
Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta.
How does Rotelli Pizza & Pasta compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Rotelli Pizza & Pasta most recently scored 23 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Rotelli Pizza & Pasta's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta have averaged around 13 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Rotelli Pizza & Pasta 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 Rotelli Pizza & Pasta inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rotelli Pizza & Pasta is inspected around three times per year on average.
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