BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Popular Italian eatery “Prezzo” at 5560 North Military Trail wasn’t so popular with a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The restaurant was hit with five “high priority violations” and one “basic” violation during an inspection on March 11th. The restaurant was not ordered to close. It was reinspected the following day and no violations were observed.
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High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 small flying insects in kitchen flying around near entrance of walk in cooler. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area, with one small flying insect landing on top of orange slices. **Warning**
High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork stored over hamburger buns. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at bar area one small flying insect on top of orange slices in small container. See stop sale. **Warning**
High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler butter (43-60F) and raw burgers (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of Calamari on floor in freezer. Operator stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation notes that the “violations require further review but are not an immediate threat to the public.” Again, a follow-up inspection was conducted a day after these violations were recorded. No violations were found during the second inspection.
There is nothing worse than going to a restaurant, and seeing bugs flying, crawling around! Thank goodness I haven’t witnessed this. Restaurants need to have weekly spraying done by a professional to prevent this. However, there is a lot going on behind scenes. The things I have read about some of these restaurants are doing is horrible. That’s why I don’t go out much anymore.
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