Disgusting Health Inspection Report For East Boca Restaurant.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2026 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — An East Boca Raton restaurant was ordered shut by a health inspector reporting to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation because, in a word, the restaurant was gross.
Cali Aji at 4251 North Federal Highway was ordered closed on February 19th. Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations logged in the official record:
High Priority – Nonexempt fish, Swai, offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning.
High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1. Observed approximately 25 rodents dropping in dry storage area on floor underneath storage rack in kitchen. Warning.
High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb outside back door. Observed hose attached. Warning.
Intermediate – Menu does not identify, Ceviche Classico on menu which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning.
Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 79F. No hot water in facility. Warning.
Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One new employee recently hired and working at the time of inspection. Warning.
Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only one employee with current food handler training. Warning.
Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink 79F, no hot water in establishment. Warning.
Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning.
Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard at cookline storage shelf. Warning.
Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning.
Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed crate of onions stored on floor in dry storage area. Warning.
Basic – Interior of chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in kitchen. Warning.
Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning.
Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning.
Basic – Open dumpster lid outside behind restaurant. Warning.
Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind cleaned utensil rack in kitchen. Warning.
The restaurant was reinspected on February 20th, 2026 and allowed to reopen. Despite the fact that these violations were logged:
High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonexempt fish, Swai, offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Time Extended.
Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify, Ceviche Classico on menu which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink, water 79F. No hot water in facility. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water at hand sink 79F, no hot water in establishment. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Interior of chest freezer door in disrepair/has exposed insulation in kitchen. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen. 2. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Door gasket at two door kelvinator reach in freezer in kitchen. Time Extended.
Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Water leaking from faucet at hand sink in kitchen. Warning – From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed same. Time Extended.
