Rino's Ristorante

39 Se 1 Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432
Italian
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Rino's Ristorante has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around three violations each, up from closer to one violation before.

Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Rino's Ristorante is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
01C-05-4
Basic - Floor area at cook line covered with standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on stove door handle between uses.
10-20-4
82
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
67
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to operator
02B-02-5
90
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/DANIEL DITONNO 5/24/2018 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-08: **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
90
May 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
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. cooked eggplant (52F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); potato croquettes (52F - Cold Holding); filet (48F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baked clams (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked eggplant (52F - Cold Holding); chicken soup (52F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); meatballs (52F - Cold Holding); chicken (52F - Cold Holding); potato croquettes (52F - Cold Holding); filet (48F - Cold Holding); veal (48F - Cold Holding); cooked stuffed mushrooms (52F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (52F - Cold Holding); cooked tomato sauce (50F - Cold Holding); baked clams (50F - Cold Holding) in walk in cooler. Food not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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/DANIEL DITONNO 5/24/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
67
Nov 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the reach in freezer, raw shrimp was stored over pasta and French fries. Shrimp was not commercially packaged. The shrimp was moved to the bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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.There was no formal manager on site at the time of inspection. The Person in Charge was Wayne Hajek **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the end of the cookline, hanging from the gas lines, a spray bottle containing a purple liquid was not labeled. The cook labeled the bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Clam tags not marked with last date served.
01C-03-4
64
Mar 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At cookline **Warning**
27-16-4
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Rino's Ristorante last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Rino's Ristorante on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

How does Rino's Ristorante compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Rino's Ristorante most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Rino's Ristorante's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Rino's Ristorante have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Rino's Ristorante 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 Rino's Ristorante inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Rino's Ristorante is inspected around three times per year on average.