Tryst Restaurant

431 Plaza Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432

American

Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Tryst Restaurant has been inspected five times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to other Boca Raton restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 24, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. In the middle of prepping a burger dish, observed operator scratch is arm with a gloved hand. Operator proceeded to dress the burger with ready to eat ingredients before washing changing gloves.

12A-09-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top (right); tomato based sauce (40-50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food in unit less than 4hrs. Not portioned or prepared today. Observed flip top kept open. Food warm on top portion, cold on bottom portion. Operator closed flip top for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink

31B-02-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in calamari

14-01-5

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed watch on employee arm while preparing food.

13-07-4

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee entered establishment grabbed a stack of clean plates without washing hands. Advised operator of proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-16-4

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator updated license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-13-5

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over mussels in reach in cooler drawer on cook line Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

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

16-37-1

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Cup in flour Removed **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At walk in cooler

31B-04-4

Jul 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 4 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jun 6, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tryst Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tryst Restaurant on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tryst Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tryst Restaurant.

How does Tryst Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Tryst Restaurant most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Tryst Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tryst Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Tryst Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Tryst Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tryst Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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