The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
47
Score
The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 4, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee stepped outside and stepped back inside and proceeded to handle containers of food before washing hands. Advised employee to wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a can of Wd40 stored over ready to eat sauces. Operator removed can of wd40. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw pork stored on clean over raw calamari in low top reach in cooler at cookline. Operator stored raw pork properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease at cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed chicken finger and onion rings not covered in reach in freezer. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer next to reach in cooler.
14-69-4
47
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at the hand sink in the kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal lunch stored on opened box of food service film. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees, in the kitchen and wait station areas. **Warning**
31B-04-4
82
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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/salmon stored on top shelf above sauces in 4 door reach in freezer. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop handle stored in soiled holder. Operator moved to ware washing area. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at glass slide top at bar
14-69-4
78
Oct 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection for bar dishwasher. Operator ordered at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-06: Next unannounced **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed approximately 50+ live roaches on bottom side of 4 drawers under grill unit on cook line in kitchen. Observed 10 live roaches on ground under cook line hood equipment in kitchen. Observed 5 live roaches inside of wheel of 4 drawers under grill unit on cook line in kitchen Observed 5 live roaches on electrical outlet located in cook line flip tops in kitchen. Observed 3 live roaches inside of wheel of cook line flip top cooler in kitchen **Warning**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator unable to provide at time of inspection for bar dishwasher. Operator ordered at time of inspection **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
16-62-1
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 and reviewed **Corrective Action Taken** **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 to operator. Operator posted **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled employee cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Caesar salad dressing made with raw egg has asterisk but does not state raw animal product in description. Discussed with operator **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 25+ dead roaches located at electrical box on wall and inside of folded paper tucked into electrical wire directly next to expo line heat lamp in kitchen Observed 5 dead roaches under cook line flip top coolers in kitchen. Observed 1 dead roach on ground next to soda bibs directly next to cook line in kitchen Observed 3 dead roaches on ground under 2 door stainless reach in freezer across from soda bibs directly next yo cook line in kitchen Observed 5 dead roaches inside of in use 4 drawers under grill unit on cook line in kitchen Observed 1 dead roach on drink station at wait station outside of kitchen **Warning**
35A-03-4
50
Mar 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep counter
40-06-5
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly.
16-55-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
74
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa.
How does The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa 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 The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Oaks at Boca Raton Poa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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