Permitted To Reopen After Violations, Including Live Roaches, Resolved.
BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — Boca Raton restaurant “Tin Fish” at 9101 Lakeridge Bouleveard the home to live roaches, improperly dated food, and a “mold like” substance. A health inspector ordered the restaurant closed on April 1st, according to records just provided to BocaNewsNow.com. The restaurant was permitted to reopen the following day.
Per BocaNewsNow.com policy, the following is the unedited list of violations filed with the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed case of raw shell eggs stored over container of uncooked cut potatoes. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately two live roaches on floor in dry storage area. 2. Approximately ten live roaches running behind reach in freezer in sushi prep area. **Warning**
Intermediate – Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. **Warning**
Intermediate – Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. **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. **Warning**
Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in ware wash area. **Warning**
Basic – Ceiling tile missing. 1. Above walk in cooler. 2. Above reach in cooler at cookline. **Warning**
Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal cell phone stored on shelf next to and above food utensils. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed food in boxes and on trays stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. **Warning**
Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
Tin Fish, at 9101 Lakeridge Boulevard, was ordered to close on April 1, 2025. It was permitted to reopen on April 2, 2025.
