JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST

Name: JOSEPHINE'S ITALIAN REST
Address: 5751 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33487, US

5751 N FEDERAL HWY, Boca Raton, FL, 33487

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Most recent inspection

Date: March 23, 2026
Type: Routine - Food
Result: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Risk category: Not reported
Cited findings: 5
Jurisdiction: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL

Violations (5)

10-05-5Critical
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 132 degrees Fahrenheit....employee removed water .
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 132 degrees Fahrenheit....employee removed water . **Corrective Action Taken**
High Priority
01B-02-5Critical
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......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
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......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
High Priority
03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
31A-09-4Corrected on site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by coffee box, ice tea machine at server station. Manager removed those things.
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by coffee box, ice tea machine at server station. Manager removed those things. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate
02C-02-5Corrected on site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...marinara sauce was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler . Employee date marked .
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...marinara sauce was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler . Employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate

Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.