Sals Italian Ristorante
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Inspectors have visited Sals Italian Ristorante nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to one violation per visit.
“Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Sals Italian Ristorante's latest score of 86 sits above the Boynton Beach average of 79. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw ground beef (44-45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator elected to discard with time remaining on clock. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
86
Dec 17, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation and warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment no self-closing doors.
32-04-4
90
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee enter building with gloved hands, touch face and hair, then proceed to handle pan of food. Instructed employee to remove gloves and wash hands **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
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. Pizza by the slice temped at 95F has no time marking. Employee states Pizza was cooked within 30 minutes. Employee time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon fully thawed in commercially packaged ROP stored in drawers under grill unit. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Prescription medication stored in reach in section of pizza line flip top. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
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. Dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to set up triple sink and manually sanitize **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw veal stored above raw fish in cook line drawers. Employee reorganized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large hotel pan store on top of hand wash sink in kitchen area **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Quat test kit provided for chlorine ware washing machine **Warning**
16-32-5
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Operator arrived at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53A-11-4
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. Operator unable to provide at time or inspection **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. Observed at control device installed above ware washing machine **Warning**
35B-06-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed at 1 door low reach in on cook line **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed raw salmon fully thawed in commercially packaged ROP stored in drawers under grill unit. See Stop Sale **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at cook line flip tops **Warning**
23-24-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead insects. Observed on top of ware washing machine **Warning**
35A-06-4
16
Oct 6, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 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 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: October 18 **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. See comments **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: October 18 **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer floor in poor repair. Does not allow walk in freezer door to close **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at door of left side flip top cook line cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
14-36-5
74
Oct 5, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach inside of box holding drill stored on prep table with food items next to back door across from ware washing area. Operator removed box from establishment. Observed 1 live roach under pizza flip top cooler at front counter/pizza area in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta Fagioli soup stored in walk in cooler date marked Sep. 25. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-24-5
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. See comments **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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 **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches inside of box holding drill stored on prep table with food items next to back door. Operator removed box from establishment. Observed 2 dead roaches under ware washing machine. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer floor in poor repair. Does not allow walk in freezer door to close **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed under cook line equipment **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Observed at door of left side flip top cook line cooler **Warning**
14-36-5
50
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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.
22-41-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing a green liquid that has been identified as a detergent
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Oct 27, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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.
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw veal on top of Lasagna . Chef removed veal and placed on lower shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sals Italian Ristorante last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sals Italian Ristorante on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sals Italian Ristorante?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Sals Italian Ristorante.
How does Sals Italian Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?
Sals Italian Ristorante most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boynton Beach average of 79.
Has Sals Italian Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sals Italian Ristorante have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Sals Italian Ristorante means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Sals Italian Ristorante inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sals Italian Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.
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