Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2025
39
Score
Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 5, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant's 39 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
45
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Nov 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Danielle Caine (Manager of Zinger's) does not have a Food Manager Certification. Violation currently has a callback from an inspection conducted on 10/25/2023 - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-30: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At the wait station, butter packets (75F - Cold Holding). The item was held on the station at room temperature for less than 4 hours. The item was returned to refrigeration to chill and cold hold. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect landing on a wrapped loaf of bread at the front counter in the dining room. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the walls over the bread and clean plates at the front counter in the dining room. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on cases of single service items on shelves in the kitchen. Approximately 5 live small flying insects landing on shelving for single service items and clean cups in the kitchen. 1 live small flying insect landing on a cloth used to cover cold salads and sauces on the wait station in the kitchen. 5 live small flying insects landing on boxes of cooking oil on a shelf across from the cook line in the kitchen. Approximately 20 live small flying insects crawling on the floor and wall behind the stand mixer in the kitchen. Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on bins of flour and rice in the kitchen. Priority: High Priority
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Observed: Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Manager on duty Nicholas Cain Priority: Intermediate
53A-01-7
Basic - Observed: Soiled floors. Throughout kitchen, food debris and grease buildup. Priority: Basic
36-10-4
64
Mar 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance- by dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. At dry storage area- bug zapper stored over clean large pot. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: **Time Extended**
35B-02-4
78
Nov 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Gary Zinger missing proof of manager certification. Other manager certification is available. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed same, **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles damaged over storage shelves in rear area, some missing. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards on cook line heavily grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in standing cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Observed same, **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-22: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-33-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant on file is from Mar 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant 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 Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Zingers Delicatessen & Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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