Burton’s Grill And Bar On Military Trail. Insects. Food Prep Issues.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Burton’s Grill and Bar at 5580 North Military Trail received 19 health violations during three inspections over three consecutive days — including insects repeatedly seen flying in and near food preparation areas. The restaurant was not ordered to close, but is now subject to a fourth unannounced health inspection.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations as filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. We list the date of the inspection, then the results.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2025
Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed leaking pipe below handwashing sink in warewashing area. Warning Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored at cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site.
High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. Warning.
High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler cooked zucchini 46F. Per operator food was prepared Sunday. Observed cooling covered. See stop sale. Warning.
High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of tomato sauce dented across the seam. See stop sale. Warning.
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. Observed employee touched dirty toel with gloves on and then proceeded to touch clean handle. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warni…
High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in back of kitchen across warewashing area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. Warning.
High Priority -Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed in double door reach in freezer raw beef stored over cookies. Operator stored raw beef properly. Warning.
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. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Warning.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rack at cook line bread butter 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler#4 lobster 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in tall reach in; blanched fries (48F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint.
High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mashed potatoes 119F. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed back on stove to reheat to 165F or higher. Corrective Action Taken Warning.
Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice handle holder soiled with mold-like substance. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Warning.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2025
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 small flying insects in back of kitchen across warewashing area. Observed 5 small flying insects at bar. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Observed 3 small flying insects at dry storage area. Admin Complaint
High Priority – – From initial inspection: High Priority -Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at rack at cook line bread butter 57F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Observed food stored under no temperature control. Operator placed into walk in cooler. Observed at flip top cooler #4 cooked chicken wings (51F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit more than four hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler #4 lobster 46F. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator placed in ice bath. Observed in tall reach in ; blanched fries (48F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator moved to walk in cooler to quick chill. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Blanched fries 47F, sliced tomatoes 40F, coleslaw 41F Admin Complaint.
Intermediate – – From initial inspection: Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended.
Intermediate – From initial inspection: Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2025
Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Andrew Holyst 4/5/19 Warning – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-17: Time Extended – From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended.
