O' Connor Pub
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
67
Score
Across the available record, O' Connor Pub has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 30, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
O' Connor Pub's latest score of 67 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 8 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Mar 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked taco beef in reach in cooler by back office dated 3/10/25. Operator discarded. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat sauces in glass reach in cooler located in kitchen. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked taco beef in reach in cooler by back office dated 3/10/25. Operator discarded. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by back office/triple sink area.
31B-03-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towel used to line container of sliced tomato and zip bag of romaine lettuce. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
21-05-5
55
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked turkey dated 11-28-24. See stop sale.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Cooked turkey dated 11-28-24.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes and kitchen utensils stored in handwashing sink in back prep room. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing yellow cleaning solution not labeled at front bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by back office.
22-20-5
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Paper towel used to line a bin of sliced tomatoes in kitchen flip top cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-05-5
Basic - Hood filters above fryer and oven in front kitchen soiled with dust.
23-03-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to operator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
50
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw shelled eggs over raw beef in reach in cooler
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottles with chemicals not labeled bottles with chemicals not labeled
41-17-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
64
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 28, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line standing fridge -kielbasa sausage (48F - Cold Holding); per operator stored in cooler this morning. Operator stated door was left open for short period and item was stored in door. Operator removed item and put into freezer to rapidly cool. Observed glass door cooler - roasted peppers (48F - Cold Holding); bruschetta tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corned beef (43F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) per operator items were stored in cooler this morning around 10 am, cooler was working at time items were put in unit. Observed unit turned off, per operator breaker was thrown and unit was disabled. Operator fixed issue in breaker and restored power to unit. Operator removed items and put in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: Observed Cooked chicken wings 39°f Observed cooking wings 40°f Observed Ham 37°f
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of freezer on cook line torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in freezer on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-28: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
78
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cook line standing fridge -kielbasa sausage (48F - Cold Holding); per operator stored in cooler this morning. Operator stated door was left open for short period and item was stored in door. Operator removed item and put into freezer to rapidly cool. Observed glass door cooler - roasted peppers (48F - Cold Holding); bruschetta tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); corned beef (43F - Cold Holding); turkey (47F - Cold Holding) per operator items were stored in cooler this morning around 10 am, cooler was working at time items were put in unit. Observed unit turned off, per operator breaker was thrown and unit was disabled. Operator fixed issue in breaker and restored power to unit. Operator removed items and put in freezer to rapidly cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwash sink at bar blocked by garbage can. Operator unblocked sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda guns on bar line with mold like growth on mechanism. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in freezer on cook line. **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee stored on cook line counter without lid and employee water bottle on bar prep counter. Operator removed items and stored appropriately. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket of freezer on cook line torn. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed oven in kitchen soiled with grease and black substance. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed squeeze bottles of oil and buffalo sauce on cook line unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was O' Connor Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at O' Connor Pub on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at O' Connor Pub?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at O' Connor Pub.
How does O' Connor Pub compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
O' Connor Pub most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has O' Connor Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at O' Connor Pub have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at O' Connor Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is O' Connor Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, O' Connor Pub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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