The Eat Shop
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
55
Score
Across the available record, The Eat Shop has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
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
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 10, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
58
Nov 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked chicken spring rolls bottom reach in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) remade Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine Quaternary
16-37-1
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
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles Above flip top
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sliding glass Freezer chest
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest
14-69-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Sliding glass Freezer chest
08B-12-5
50
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
05-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles dusty over bane Marie Vents in walk in cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately seven flies at hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings(48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallop (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) marinated raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna salad (48F - Cold Holding); chicken wings(48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallop (48F - Cold Holding); grouper (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken breast (48F - Cold Holding); pork (48F - Cold Holding) marinated raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding) cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Per operator food not prepped or portioned today. In unit overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
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 written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles dusty over bane Marie Vents in walk in cooler **Warning**
36-34-5
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. Mahi Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor back storage area **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken wings in Walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
29-11-4
33
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer, the raw Philly meat was stored over cooked gyro meat. Employee removed gyro meat to another freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the walk in cooler, cheese (45F - Cold Holding); wings (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (45F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding). The operator turned down the thermostat of the unit to chill the items and cold hold. In the flip top cooler, cheese (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding). Items moved to the cooler less than 4 hours ago. The items were moved to another cooler to chill and cold hold. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the grill station, hamburger (95F - Hot Holding). The hamburgers were stored at room temperature for less than 1 hour. The owner will start using TPHC. Time mark applied. Paperwork emailed **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
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 - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under and between equipment and prep tables
36-73-4
45
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
37
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Eat Shop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Eat Shop on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Eat Shop?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Eat Shop.
How does The Eat Shop compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Eat Shop most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Eat Shop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Eat Shop have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Eat Shop 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 The Eat Shop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Eat Shop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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