Sal's Italian Ristorante
Last inspected: Oct 21, 2025
70
Score
Sal's Italian Ristorante has been inspected eight times since 2022. Sal's Italian Ristorante was last inspected on Oct 21, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food stored on floor”, which has been cited three times.
Sal's Italian Ristorante's latest score of 70 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
74
Oct 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels used as a food liner for the cut lettuce. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles on three door cooler on cook line have buildup of food debris
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Three door coolers cook line has broken and missing door gaskets
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. A hole in the bottom of the door frame
35B-01-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Frozen box of fries on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up box **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
64
Sep 9, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook line reach in cooler-penne pasta (54F - Cooling); spaghetti pasta (51F - Cooling); operator stated pasta was cooked last night and placed inside cooler. See Stop Sale.
03D-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cook line reach in cooler-penne pasta (54F - Cooling); spaghetti pasta (51F - Cooling); operator stated pasta was cooked last night and placed inside cooler. See Stop Sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Main kitchen prep table counter at exit door- observed spray bottle of all purpose cleaner being stored next to cans of tomato sauce.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 04/2022
53B-05-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Main kitchen ice machine at walk in cooler- observed brown soil on interior of ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Main kitchen cook line expo top shelf- observed plates being stored not inverted.
24-05-4
52
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Three door flip top cooler on the cook line at tomato, meat sauce, cheese (54F - Cold Holding), cook moved items to working cooler and called for maintenance
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink block by a garbage cans, cook moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk-in freezer Cook picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips damaged not useful
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
23-24-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink by the dishwasher
31B-04-4
61
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer is saying 30, but the pasta was 50
05-05-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook discarded bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person put on hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the walk in freezer floor.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sal's Italian Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sal's Italian Ristorante on file is from Oct 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sal's Italian Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sal's Italian Ristorante.
How does Sal's Italian Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sal's Italian Ristorante most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sal's Italian Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Sal's Italian Ristorante have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sal's Italian Ristorante 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 Sal's Italian Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sal's Italian Ristorante is inspected around two times per year on average.
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