The Veranda Club
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
50
Score
The Veranda Club appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
The Veranda Club's latest score of 50 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Two draw cooler on cook line had draw open all night, hotdogs (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (51F - Cold Holding) see stop sale
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. hotdogs (54F - Cold Holding); pasta (51F - Cold Holding)
01B-02-5
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Chef called provider and provider emailed parasite destruction. **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Chef could not find heat strips or any type of heat measuring device for dishwasher.
16-62-1
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in dirty ice scoop holder
10-12-5
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug sapper in kitchen over slicing machine.
35B-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour containers not labeled
02D-01-5
50
Sep 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade heavily soiled with food debris/slime. Operator had employee clean and sanitize. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located in front kitchen prep area not completely tight-fitting, self-closing.
32-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting at kitchen storage racks
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water underneath and surrounding ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwashing sink by ice machine slow draining.
29-20-5
Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Spatula stored at dishwashing area heavily melted and chipped. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-12-4
70
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in front of expo line near wait station entrance.
36-36-4
Basic - Floor areas surrounding ice machine next to warewashing area covered with standing water
36-22-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Operator discarded solution and prepared a new solution, retesting at 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
74
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Milk not date marked after 24 hours in bistro reach in cooler. Operator labeled and educated staff on proper date marking. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on December 1, 2024. Operator renewed while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-17-3
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
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic togo container used to dispense cottage cheese in walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
64
Nov 17, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jun 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
41
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired as of 12/01/2022.
50-17-2
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Quaternary 50ppm), observed container of chemical is empty. Operator replaced and remade solution to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed prep cooler - American cheese (48F - Cold Holding);, per operator was left on ice bath at cook line for 2 hours. Operator removed and stored in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - A) Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch nose with gloved hand and handle plastic food wrap to wrap chicken parmigiana tray. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. B) Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink in kitchen. Operator directed employee to wash hands in hand sink and cleaned and sanitized three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 dented cans of 3 Bean Salad (6.94 Pounds Each).
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink at upstairs bar used to dump ice. Operator cleared sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at warewashing area. Operator supplied with paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapper installed over wait station prep table above coffee/tea makers.
35B-02-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wiping cloth under cutting board on cook line. Operator removed wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed can opener blade corroded with surface pitting.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack in upstairs kitchen area stored above clean cups and glasses. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee water bottle and cup stored on shelves in upstairs kitchen above clean plates and dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo containers on cook line not inverted. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Veranda Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Veranda Club on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Veranda Club?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Veranda Club.
How does The Veranda Club compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
The Veranda Club most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has The Veranda Club's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Veranda Club have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Veranda Club 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 Veranda Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Veranda Club is inspected around two times per year on average.
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