Taverna Kyma
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Taverna Kyma has 15 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 30, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
The city-wide average for Boca Raton sits at 74, putting Taverna Kyma on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
15
Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 29, 2025
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours..... cooked Kama eggplant 53F, cooked octopus 51F, spicy feta 53F, stuffed peppers 53F, hummus 53F, blacky sauce 53F, soup 65F, cooked vegetables 53F, lemon chicken 53F , cooked potatoes 54F, spinach pie 54F in walk in cooler . Stop sale issue . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly...chlorine 00 ppm. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found..one live flying landing on cleaned plate , capers , cut onion at cook line . Stop sale issue food. Employee killed fly . **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food...raw calamari above cooked stuffed peppers, raw chicken above opened feta cheese at walk in cooler . Employee properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.... Live, small flying insects found..one live flying landing on cleaned plate , capers , cut onion at cook line . **Warning**
01B-13-4
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 Kama eggplant 53F, cooked octopus 51F, spicy feta 53F, stuffed peppers 53F, risotto 53F, hummus 53F, cheese 53F, butter 53F , feta cheese 50F, blacky sauce 53F, soup 65F, salsa 52F, tomato purée 51F, lemon garlic dressing 53F with fresh garlic , cooked vegetables 53F, lemon chicken 53F , butter milk 51F , milk 51F , cooked potatoes 54F, spinach pie 54F in walk in cooler ...and Lamb roast 45F, stuffed grape leave 45F, meatballs 46F in flip top reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . ...Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours..... cooked Kama eggplant 53F, cooked octopus 51F, spicy feta 53F, stuffed peppers 53F, hummus 53F, blacky sauce 53F, soup 65F, cooked vegetables 53F, lemon chicken 53F , cooked potatoes 54F, spinach pie 54F in walk in cooler . **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit... cooked Kama eggplant 53F, cooked octopus 51F, spicy feta 53F, stuffed peppers 53F, risotto 53F, hummus 53F, cheese 53F, butter 53F , feta cheese 50F, blacky sauce 53F, soup 65F, salsa 52F, tomato purée 51F, lemon garlic dressing 53F with fresh garlic , cooked vegetables 53F, lemon chicken 53F , butter milk 51F , milk 51F , cooked potatoes 54F, spinach pie 54F in walk in cooler ...and Lamb roast 45F, stuffed grape leave 45F, meatballs 46F in flip top reach in cooler next to fryer at kitchen . Food not prepped or portioned today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled....blue liquid degreaser bottle . Employee removed. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored frozen fish container in handwashing sink at kitchen , stored container in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. Employee removed . **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
31B-02-4
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.... Grouper thawing in reduce oxygen packaging in handwashing sink . Label states to remove before thawing. Employee removed to walk in freezer . **Warning**
06-09-1
25
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 47F, rice 44-45F in walk in cooler stacked pan one another with covered. Hummus 45F in dipper than 4 inches container with covered at walk in cooler . Per date marked and manager rice was cooked yesterday. Stop sale issue. Manager discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly....chlorine 00 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.... Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours....rice 47F, rice 44-45F in walk in cooler stacked pan one another with covered. Hummus 45F in dipper than 4 inches container with covered at walk in cooler . Per date marked and manager rice was cooked yesterday.... Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...lamb 52F, Kofta 50F, tzatziki sauce 48F, stuffed grape leaves 50F in flip top reach in cooler by the fryer at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...lamb 52F, Kofta 50F, tzatziki sauce 48F, stuffed grape leaves 50F in flip top reach in cooler by the fryer at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection...cooling cooked vegetables 107F staked pan one another in walk in cooler . Took another temperature after 30 minutes it was 103F . Employee separated and uncovered food . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored containers in handwashing sink at dishwashing area. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...cleaning spray bottle , manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink at kitchen. **Warning**
33-06-4
32
May 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
08B-52-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-29: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
78
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in cooler stored over raw beef. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on cold holding equipment door gaskets.
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior kitchen door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored under dripping water line. Observed in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed five (5) hood filters broken with gaps. **Warning**
14-42-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in multiple cold holding units. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler, a scoop no handle in dressing. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
52
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....dolmades 45F, meatballs 47F in reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours . Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food . Hummus 52 in ice bath at bread station , food not prepped or portion today food being held less than 4 hours . Employee voluntarily discarded food. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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....dolmades 45F, meatballs 47F in reach in cooler at kitchen, food not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours .
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection....cooling cooked potatoes 77F , musaka 88F with covered stacked pan in walk in cooler ... took another temperature after 26 minutes it was same temperature as above . Employee removed food to freezer . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at kitchen, employee provided **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
55
May 30, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 29, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Rice 49°F, orzo 47°F-50°F, mixed vegetables 47°F-49°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Foods are in tightly covered , deep and stacked containers. See stop sale. **Warning**
03D-02-5
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. Rice 49°F, orzo 47°F-50°F, mixed vegetables 47°F-49°F, in walk in cooler cooked yesterday. Foods are in tightly covered , deep and stacked containers. **Warning**
01B-36-5
High Priority - Employees weren't able to wash hands with soap, no soap available at any hand sinks , except restroom. Operator provided soap. All employees washed their hands with soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-20-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over peeled onions in walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Hummus 41°F-52°F, on ice in wait station, for less than 2 hours. Ice is only touching the bottom of the humus container. Operator added ice to cover all sides of the container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Chlorine test kit for Dishmachine. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line. Operator provided. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on cook line and in dish area, the only hand washing sinks, besides restrooms in establishment. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Octopus 12:20 , cooked at 11:20 (80°F- cooling); octopus 12:45 (76°F-80°F - Cooling) left out at room temperature on speed rack in kitchen for too long. Freshly cooked potatoes were placed on rack right above octopus preventing it from further cooling. At this cooling rate, octopus will not reach 70°F within 2 hours from cooking. Cook placed octopus in walk in freezer for rapid cooling. **Warning**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. In sugar container. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit 76°F on cook line. Cook discarded water. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal phone and coffee cup stored in a food preparation area, on prep table next to mixer next to ice machine. Employee removed items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of sugar removed from original container not identified by common name next to ice machine. **Warning**
02D-01-5
22
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations.
View 6 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....hummus 61° temperature control with ice by the toaster at bread station, food was not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours and . ...Pulaski sauce 50°, cheese 49°, orzo 50°, stuffed pepper 50°, eggplant 51° roast lamb 50° in walk in cooler , food was not prepped or portion today .. manager not determined how long food being held out of temperature.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....hummus 61° temperature control with ice by the toaster at bread station, food was not prepped or portion today , food being held more than 4 hours and . ...Pulaski sauce 50°, cheese 49°, orzo 50°, stuffed pepper 50°, eggplant 51° roast lamb 50° in walk in cooler , food was not prepped or portion today .. manager not determined how long food being held out of temperature.Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding cooked potatoes 130° in steam table at kitchen being held less than 4 hours . Employee reheated potatoes at 169°.
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink...both handwashing sink , employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink...both handwashing sink , employee provided **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times...stored piles of dirty containers front of the handwashing at kitchen, dishwashing area. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
47
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on the walls in the hallway leading from the dining room to the restrooms Approximately 15 live small flying insects landing on the wall over the expo station on the dining room side of the line Approximately 20 live small flying insects landing on boxes of soda syrup next to the ice machine in the prep area of the kitchen Approximately 10 live small flying insects landing on boxes and canned goods in the dry storage area next to the walk in coolers, separate from the kitchen **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the steam table on the cookline, chicken breast (116F - Hot Holding); lamb chop (111F - Hot Holding). The items have been in the steam table less then 1 hour. The items are being reheated to 165°F to hot hold. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In the dry storage area, WOW chemical stored next to bamboo skewers on the middle shelf. Hand soap stored on the bottom shelf with canned goods and fish n' chips fry batter mix. Items removed to be stored appropriately **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
64
Jan 31, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 26, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Taverna Kyma last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Taverna Kyma on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Taverna Kyma?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Taverna Kyma.
How does Taverna Kyma compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Taverna Kyma most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Taverna Kyma's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taverna Kyma have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Taverna Kyma 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 Taverna Kyma inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Taverna Kyma is inspected around four times per year on average.
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