The Loft Hookah Lounge

555 North Federal Hwy Suite 11-12, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Other
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited The Loft Hookah Lounge six times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “manager or person in charge lacking proof”, which has been cited three times.

Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; The Loft Hookah Lounge is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
86
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: no proof of certificate **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately eight live flies sitting on wall in dining room above hookah bar. Flies not moving or landing on anything. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
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 - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Equipment stored in hand sink at front bar **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Unclean sliding door to freezer chest **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior to reach in cooler Interior to bottom of bane Marie Interior to reach in freezer Oil squeeze bottle unclean Sugar container unclean **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Under hand sink in kitchen **Warning**
29-11-4
47
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
86
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Loft Hookah Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Loft Hookah Lounge on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Loft Hookah Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “manager or person in charge lacking proof” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Loft Hookah Lounge.

How does The Loft Hookah Lounge compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

The Loft Hookah Lounge most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has The Loft Hookah Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Loft Hookah Lounge have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Loft Hookah Lounge 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 Loft Hookah Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Loft Hookah Lounge is inspected around two times per year on average.