BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2025 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — The Hooters location in Boca Raton — yes, it’s still open — was cited for multiple violations of Florida health code. The restaurant, at 2240 NW 19th Street in Boca Raton, was not ordered to close as a result of the violations.
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High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler by server station- Garlic and oil 48F- cold holding – food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 45 minutes. Operator placed in reach in fresher to quick chill At reach in cooler – chopped lettuce 50F- cold holding, chopped lettuce 47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At handwashing sink by dish washing area- handwashing sink with apron inside- operator removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Basic – Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) **Warning**
Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. At lean dish rack- clean container stacked and wet nesting- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
The initial inspection was conducted on August 21st. A second inspection was conducted on August 25th and no violations were noted.
