818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
78
Score
818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near 11 violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “no paper towels” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill's latest score of 78 sits above the Boca Raton average of 74. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-26: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 20 live roaches in cardboard boxes with packaged food on bottom shelf in kitchen 2. Approximately 20 live roaches observed crawling on gaskets and door exterior of two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Approximately 6 live roaches crawling on door and gaskets at two door reach in cooler at back door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: 1. Observed 2 live roaches crawling on wall behind cookline in kitchen. 2. Observed 2 live roaches under sugar storage container in kitchen. 3. Observed 1 live roach on outlet in kitchen. 4. Observed 4 live roaches on wall under prep table in kitchen. 5. Observed 1 live roach crawling inside microwave in kitchen. 6. Observed 3 live roaches on prep table and wall at coffee prep station in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any 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 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
16-23-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 12 dead roaches beneath rice storage bin in kitchen. 1. One dead roaches observed on shelf next to dish machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Three dead roaches observed on floors and on reach in cooler in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Spoons and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cart at front counter in dining room. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-25: Observed same. **Time Extended**
24-05-4
61
Mar 24, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed packaged of raw pork stored over bagged mushrooms on shelf in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of raw pork stored o. Shelf above cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1. Approximately 20 live roaches in cardboard boxes with packaged food on bottom shelf in kitchen 2. Approximately 20 live roaches observed crawling on gaskets and door exterior of two door reach in cooler in kitchen. 3. Approximately 6 live roaches crawling on door and gaskets at two door reach in cooler at back door. **Warning**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottles of Jet Dri stored on same shelf and next to Sake in kitchen. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on splitter added to hose bibb, observed green hose attached. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining oyster tags for 90 days. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01C-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided operator oyster advisory. Operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02A-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing red toxic substance not labeled and stored on shelf at cookline in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Warning**
16-23-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clear container with no handle used to dispense rice and stored in rice storage container in kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1. Approximately 12 dead roaches beneath rice storage bin in kitchen. 1. One dead roaches observed on shelf next to dish machine. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Torn door gaskets at three door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. 1. Ice buildup up observed inside dessert reach in freezer at dessert buffet. 2. Ice buildup up observed above door in walk in cooler. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Dessert case door gaskets at dessert buffet. 2. Observed dead bugs and debris inside light shields in kitchen. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Spoons and forks not stored inverted or in a protected manner on cart at front counter in dining room. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) **Warning**
21-07-4
17
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Beef over cut vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved items **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No doap at hand washing sink by dishwasher blocked
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Cook off not in restaurant yet, no one could find rest of tags.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Cook off not in restaurant yet, no one could find rest of tags.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by dishwasher blocked by dirty dishes cart
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen and handwashing sink by dishwasher
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to scoop raw rice. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents with heavy dust
36-34-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Box of food on floor in walk in freezer. Cook picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of unwashed vegetables in walk in cooler. And box of meat on floor in walk in cooler Cook picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-04-4
30
Jun 19, 2025
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Mar 31, 2025
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipes by dishwasher has no air gap
29-44-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/1/24 License expired more than sixty days. Paid over phone Confirmation number 246059889. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw chicken over unwashed cabbage in walk in cooler, Manager moved chicken **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Shell fish tags not saved for ninety days.
01C-03-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Clam Shellfish tags not labeled with last day of use.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by cook line full of dished. Manager removed dishes and cleaned handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in kitchen
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
16-37-1
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas in kitchen and hall
36-37-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open and used bottle of water in the reach in cooler. Manager discarded bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
32
Oct 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
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. Dishwasher at 0 ppm chlorine. Manager changed bucket and primed to 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw clams over cut cabbage. Chef moved clams **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. No sneeze guards at pastry open air cooler
08B-01-4
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Pipe from dishwasher sticking into floor drain.
29-44-4
Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. Chef was informed to save tags for 90 days.
01C-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink full of cloth towels, manager removed towels **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. 2 employees expired
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen beef on the counter in kitchen. Manager returned beef to walk in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
32
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels being used as food liners. Manager discarded paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish and scallops over vegetables in walk in cooler. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink full of dishes. Manager removed dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
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. Form emailed
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
36-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
43
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.license expired 12/1/2023 Paid over phone. Confirmation number is 236053215 **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.using paper towels as liners for food. Chef removed paper towels **Corrected On-Site**
14-86-1
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen.
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. No hot water at hand wash sink in kitchen
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemicals in spray bottles not labeled, chef labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink by prep area, chef turned hot water on **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.flour and sugar not labeled .chef labeled units **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Jul 12, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on prep room floor, manager picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoop in water,manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Turkey wings being thawed out in standing water, manager put under running water **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of flour and salt not labeled
02D-01-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill.
How does 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill have averaged around 11 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, 818 Heat / 818 Bar and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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