Vote for Pedro
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
52
Score
Going back to 2024, Vote for Pedro has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “no paper towels” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
That's lower than the typical Boca Raton restaurant, which scores around 74. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at prep area and front bar. Manager filled paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. O soap at handwashing sink at front bar.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with pink chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish on the cook line thawed still in reduced oxygen package. Manager removed fish from reduced oxygen packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tanks not secured next to ice machines
51-11-4
52
Oct 10, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding) holding in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned and held overnight in cooler. Operator discarded. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken wings (61F - Cold Holding); sour cream (62F - Cold Holding); shredded mozzarella (60F - Cold Holding) holding in cook line flip top cooler. Per operator, items were not prepared or portioned and held overnight in cooler. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready to eat crema sauce in cook line low boy cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Bar well drain line draining into bar handsink. **Warning**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. black beans (120F - Cooling at 2:25 for 1/2 hour, 120F at 2:50) on back prep table in covered pan. Employee removed covering, mixed, and moved to walk in cooler to increase cooling rate. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
52
May 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Tomato sauce (51F - Cold Holding) held in shallow container of ice on expo line for less than two hours. Chef added additional ice to ensure proper cold holding. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Bar dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization or use kitchen dishmachine until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat onions and ready to eat beans in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled at ware washing machine. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled knife stored in kitchen line handwashing sink. Chef removed item. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
43
Oct 29, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Vote for Pedro last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Vote for Pedro on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Vote for Pedro?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Vote for Pedro.
How does Vote for Pedro compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Vote for Pedro most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Vote for Pedro's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Vote for Pedro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Vote for Pedro 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.
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