Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 30, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food”, which has been cited two times.
Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah's latest score of 52 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
52
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Handwashing sink missing by triple sink. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Handwashing sink not replaced **Admin Complaint**
31A-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling soiled with dust/smoke residue. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Ceiling tiles still soiled **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cook line flip top cooler caskets soiled with slime/food debris. Operator cleaned. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-19: Gaskets soiled **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged.rawfish and raw beef over cheese and bread in reach in cooler in kitchen. Cook moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags used as a storage bag in reach in cooler
14-31-5
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food not wearing a hair restraint. Employee put hair restraints on **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
64
Apr 23, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.raw shelled eggs over raw lamb. Manager moved eggs to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 12/1/24 License expired more than 60 days. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Thank you bags being used to store raw chicken. Manager removed chicken from bags **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
58
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer solution (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator remade it to (Chorine 100 ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler stuff grape leaves 42-49F - Cold Holding). Per operator food was not prepared or portioned today. Food was held in unit less than four hours ago. Observed food over stocked in reach in cooler. Operator removed food and placed in another cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed in tall reach in cooler raw chicken stored with raw beef. Operator placed raw chicken on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed chicken and pork in tall reach in cooler not date marked. Per operator states both was cooked on 11/2. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided big 6 poster to operator. **Warning**
11-07-5
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. Provided procedure to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed at reach in cooler in kitchen Hummus 52F at 2:45 to 47F at 3:03 (ambient cooling at 11:30). Yogurt cucumber sauce 53F at 2:45 to 47F at 3:03 ( ambient cooling since 11:30). Observed foods cooling double panned. At this rate of cooling, foods will not reach the target temperature in time. Operator moved foods to reach in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths for chlorine solution. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Observed no sanitizer for dishwashing. Operator provided chlorine sanitizer during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-38-5
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**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle next to rte food on shelves. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket on floor in kitchen. Operator stored properly. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled walls in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth towels not stored in sanitizer bucket. Operator stored in solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
23
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
74
Sep 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in kitchen not reaching 100°
27-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thaw meat on counter, chef returned to reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
86
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. More than sixty days , paid on line 1271725. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-2
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. cook cleaned door handles **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on kitchen floor, cook picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah.
How does Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah 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 Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sinbad Mediterranean Food and Hookah is inspected around three times per year on average.
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