The Locale
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, The Locale has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so The Locale is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Windex stored above pour spouts behind bar. Advised operator of proper storage. Operator moved Windex. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm), advised operator to setup up 3 compartment sink for sanitization. Operator did. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator corrected during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk stored in cooler behind bar, per operator opened on 12/7. Educated operator on proper date marking. Operator dated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-03-5
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. Emailed copy to operator. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy to operator. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Advised operator of date marking procedures. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) advised operator to add more chemical to sanitizer bucket. Operator did. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
41
Jan 21, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Chef using cellphone with gloves and then immediately began stirring food item at stove. Gloves not changed and hands not washed
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
78
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling) in two door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
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. mashed potatoes (50F - Cooling) in two door cooler end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. Food did not reach 41F within 6 hours.
01B-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. Fresh garlic In oil mixture Time marked **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Repeat Violation**
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Duct tape covering faucet at prep area Removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Bar dish machines
16-62-1
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand sink on cook line
27-16-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Next to cook line hand sink Removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
41
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
Jun 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over burger buns not commercially packaged in two door freezer. Removed **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior to ice machine
22-02-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom Reach in cooler on cook line
29-49-6
74
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At triple sink and cookline. Obstruction moved **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At triple sink. Paper towels supplied **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
82
Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-24: **Time Extended**
01C-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Locale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Locale on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Locale?
Across the inspection record, “clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at The Locale.
How does The Locale compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Locale most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Locale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Locale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Locale 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 The Locale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Locale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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