Restaurant Was Ordered Closed In 2024. Not Ordered Closed This Time.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Ben’s Kosher Deli at 9942 Clint Moore Road — at the intersection of Clint Moore Road and U.S. 441 — was cited for multiple “high priority violations” by health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The restaurant was not ordered to close.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following are the unedited violations as they were filed with the State of Florida.
High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Two for reach in across from ware washing area ; chili (46F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today .Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed food in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table at front counter sauerkrauts (98-121F). Per operator food held in unit less than four hours. Observed not enough water in steam table. Operator placed on stove to reheat to 165F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed box of gloves stored in handwashing sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen next to dish storage. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The inspection was conducted on June 27th. A follow-up inspection on June 30th yielded no violations. Ben’s Kosher Deli was ordered to close following an inspection in February of 2024, but has been trouble-free since.
