Traditions South
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
58
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Traditions South, the earliest from 2023. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “no paper towels”, which has been cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Traditions South on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Complaint Full
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. paper towels at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soa at handwashing sink on cook line. Manager filled **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Manager labeled bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop. Manager removed bowl **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Missing faucet handles on the three compartments sink.
29-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
58
Mar 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Boxes of food on the floor in the walk in freezer. Manager picked up boxes **Corrected On-Site**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Coleslaw ; (60F - Cold Holding) sitting on counter. Chef put in walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back prep area
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with chemicals not labeled. Chef labeled bottles **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls being used as scoops Chef removed bowls **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottles of water on prep table and cutting board. Employees discarded bottles of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee eorking with food in prep area had no hair restraint. Employee put on hair restraint **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stuck in between coolers on cook line. Employee removed knives **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar containers not labeled , chef labeled sugar **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
47
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Non commercially packaged chicken stored above packages of ready to eat fries and cooked meatballs in walk in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (120F - Hot Holding); baked potato (90F - Hot Holding) held at front kitchen steam table for less than 3 hours. Operator began reheating items to 165f on stove top. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of neosporin antibiotic cream and first aid kits containing various first aid supplies stored over back kitchen prep table.
41-07-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Plastic thank you shopping bags used to store meatballs in walk in freezer.
14-31-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen hallway.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap at hand sink left of back cook line.
31B-06-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on warewashing table used to hold/store clean dishes.
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor area in walk in cooler heavily covered in standing water. Triple sink area covered in standing water.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple boxes of food stored on floor of walk in freezer and front storage areas.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife stored in between equipment at front kitchen steam table area.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Multiple tongs stored on front kitchen oven door handle. Observed employee apron come in contact with utensils while walking by.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Various boxes of single service items including plastic to go food containers stored on floor of front line.
25-05-4
Basic - Soiled wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses across front kitchen area.
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
30
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: No paper towels at cook line hand sink. **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust. Warewashing area shelving heavily soiled with rust. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk in cooler floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-28: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over ready to eat mash potatoes in walk in cooler. Raw beef stored over ready to eat green beans in two drawer low boy on front cook line. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Romaine lettuce (70F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature on cook line for less than two hours. Operator moved to cooler. Cooked rice (60F - Cold Holding) held at room temperature. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink on front cook line. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink on front cook line. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with rust. Warewashing area shelving heavily soiled with rust. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk in cooler floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
45
Apr 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees at time of callback. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
90
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Can opener at back prep area heavily soiled with food debris/slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above three door stainless reach in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area of walk in cooler covered with standing water. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: **Time Extended**
36-22-4
74
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
30
Jun 11, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: Not done Time extension until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: No certified manager at time of inspection Manger certification was not completed by given time. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: No paper towels at hand wash sink Time extension until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: **Admin Complaint** No employees trained at time of inspection **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-11: No hand wash sign Time extension until next unannounced inspection **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
64
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 3 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. Raw chicken over raw burger on the cook line in two draw cooler chef moved all items from cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw turkey and raw beef next to each other in pan. Chef moved items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles with chemicals not labeled **Warning**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at any hand wash sink **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of onions on the floor in kitchen Box of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Manager picked up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at hand wash sink in kitchen and bar **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing chicken in standing water by the dishwasher . **Warning**
06-01-5
39
Sep 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Traditions South last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Traditions South on file is from Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Traditions South?
Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Traditions South.
How does Traditions South compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Traditions South most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Traditions South's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Traditions South have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Traditions South 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 Traditions South inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Traditions South is inspected around four times per year on average.
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