Duck Tavern (The)

5903 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487-3934

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Dec 29, 2025

Score

High Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Duck Tavern (The), the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 29, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Restaurants in Boca Raton average 74, so Duck Tavern (The) trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Jul 12, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi in the reach in cooler. The operator removed from the packaging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

06-09-1

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored on top shelf above ready to eat foods in reach in cooler. Operator reorganized **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in bar area. Operator removed and discarded **Corrected On-Site**

41-24-4

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-05-5

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Provided and reviewed with operator

11-07-5

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on can opener/can opener blade

22-31-4

06-09-1

Mar 14, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle at cookline with red liquid not labeled. Operator labeled **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. At bar

14-18-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. At cookline, buckets of onions and flour stored in the floor. Items moved from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Nov 1, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Duck Tavern (The) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Duck Tavern (The) on file is from Dec 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Duck Tavern (The) compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Duck Tavern (The) most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Duck Tavern (The)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duck Tavern (The) have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Duck Tavern (The) means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Duck Tavern (The) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Duck Tavern (The) is inspected around three times per year on average.

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