El Atico Restaurant

1313 W Boynton Beach Blvd #R3, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026

Score

High Risk

El Atico Restaurant appears in inspection records nine times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 22, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Spray bottle containing windex not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Boynton Beach facility scores 79, putting El Atico Restaurant on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 22, 2026

Routine - Food

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

View 5 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations.

View 2 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Apr 28, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

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. Salmon removed from freezer 3 hours ago not removed from packaging in reach in cooler in kitchen across walk in cooler. Operator removed packaging. **Corrected On-Site**

06-09-1

Feb 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Sep 9, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice (127F-130F - Hot Holding) cooked one hour ago in oven. Oven not on. Operator discarded the rice.

03B-01-6

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans 53F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Kept in a deep covered container.

01B-36-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Beans 53F in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Kept in a deep covered container. See stop sale

03D-02-5

High Priority - 3 Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

01B-14-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing windex not labeled at front counter. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed . **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

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

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef not commercially packaged over raw shrimp not commercially packaged in one door freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site**

08A-17-6

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In dining room At dish machine **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados in flip top contains stickers

08B-39-4

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled clean tongs without washing hands. Instructed the employee on proper gloves changing and correct washing hands procedures. Employee removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Reach in freezer front of walk in cooler, raw chicken Milanese over raw beef - Employee moved raw chicken to lower shelf. Flip top cooler in front of the frying station, raw beef over cooked yucca - operator inverted on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-02-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dish area - fork in the hand sink - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Tongs stored on oven door handle between uses - employee removed **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Yellow onions and red onions store on floor outside of walk in cooler - operator moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on top of flip top cooler in front of frying station - employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Feb 2, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was El Atico Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at El Atico Restaurant on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at El Atico Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing windex not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at El Atico Restaurant.

How does El Atico Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Boynton Beach?

El Atico Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Boynton Beach average of 79.

Has El Atico Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at El Atico Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at El Atico Restaurant 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 El Atico Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, El Atico Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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