Josephine's Italian Rest
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
52
Score
Josephine's Italian Rest, located at 5751 N Federal Hwy in Boca Raton, FL, had a high-risk inspection on March 23, 2026, with a score of 52. This inspection noted three critical and two major violations, including issues with in-use utensil storage and time/temperature control for safety food. Previous inspections for Josephine's Italian Rest have also largely fallen into the high-risk category.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations.
52
Sep 12, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations.
35
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
39
Oct 11, 2024
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 5 major violations.
29
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
52
Jun 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Dec 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 23, 2026 Inspection
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at 132 degrees Fahrenheit....employee removed water . **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit......cheese 45F , cooked vegetables 44F in bottom shelf in tall reach in cooler . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...blocked by coffee box, ice tea machine at server station. Manager removed those things. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked...marinara sauce was cooked 3 days ago in walk in cooler . Employee date marked . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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