TOM SAWYER RESTAURANT & PASTRY SHOP
1759 NW 2 AVE, Boca Raton, FL, 33432
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 16, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Administrative complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 12A-29-4CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes into kitchen then started putting away clean without washing hands. informed operator of proper handwashing employee then washed hands.
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee brought dirty dishes into kitchen then started putting away clean without washing hands. informed operator of proper handwashing employee then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 12A-27-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee crack shell eggs then stirred grits and gravy without washing hands, informed operator of proper handwashing employee then washed hands.
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee crack shell eggs then stirred grits and gravy without washing hands, informed operator of proper handwashing employee then washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5CriticalRepeat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station; cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator states out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to ice bath and further in reach in to quick chill. Not prepared or portioned today.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station; cream cheese (45F - Cold Holding) operator states out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved to ice bath and further in reach in to quick chill. Not prepared or portioned today. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 29-34-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at the mop sink out side.
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Located at the mop sink out side.
High Priority
- 12B-13-4Corrected on site
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored over restaurant food in multiple coolers. Operator removed.
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks stored over restaurant food in multiple coolers. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 03D-15-4Repeat
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. hashbrowns prepared at 9:10 (110F at 9:20 105 at 9:50- Cooling) item sitting out on prep table. At current rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. hashbrowns prepared at 9:10 (110F at 9:20 105 at 9:50- Cooling) item sitting out on prep table. At current rate item will not reach 70F within 2 hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 12B-07-4Corrected on site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table where food preparation is being done in kitchen. Operator removed
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on table where food preparation is being done in kitchen. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
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.