Top of the Tower

501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Top of the Tower has five inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Boca Raton sits at 74, putting Top of the Tower on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. 2 portions of turkey on cook line. 3 quarts of cooked pasta. See stop sale.

01B-28-5

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Cloth stored across top of waffles on expo. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-05-5

Basic - Food stored on floor. Crate of bread on floor of reach in freezer. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the griddle, butter (92F - Hot Holding). The butter had been in the griddle for less than 4 hours. The butter is being reheated to 165F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the griddle, utensils stored in 125F water. The utensils were removed to be washed and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Feb 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. Food on display in dining room

03F-02-5

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed to operator

03F-10-5

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. On cook line

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin

02D-01-5

Aug 21, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over crab and cooked shrimp in walk in cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Jan 23, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02B-02-5

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine

16-37-1

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service.

02A-01-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use Avocados contain stickers

08B-39-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.

21-38-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Top of the Tower last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Top of the Tower on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Top of the Tower?

Across the inspection record, “wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Top of the Tower.

How does Top of the Tower compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Top of the Tower most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Top of the Tower's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Top of the Tower have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Top of the Tower 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 Top of the Tower inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Top of the Tower is inspected around three times per year on average.

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