Boca Raton, Palm Beach County

PREZZO

5560 N MILITARY TRL STE 300-302-304, Boca Raton, FL 33496

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
1 High Priority
Mar 23, 2026
City
Boca Raton
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
18

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-10-4

Detail 24460505

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. 1. Ware washing employee rubbed eye then went to prep area and touched clean clear food containers, reviewed hand washing with operator. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 24460503

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food dust above rear exterior kitchen door.

36-03-4

Detail 24460506

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture missing at pantry station west side wall.

14-09-4

Detail 24460501

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line. Repeat Violation

36-24-5

Detail 24460502

Basic - Other damage to wall at pantry station north wall behind flip top unit on the left side.

29-11-4

Detail 24460504

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at triple sink.

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-28-4

Detail 24058675

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched pants and then proceeded to wrap onions in container without washing hands. Discussed with operator. Employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24058671

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed milk 45F at wait station cooler. Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than four hours. Operator chose to discard with time left on clock. Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 24058669

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed fries 116F stored in fryer under no temperature control. Per operator food held in fryer Les than four hours. Operator chose to discard with time remaining. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 24058673

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.

14-09-4

Detail 24058672

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cookline.

10-08-5

Detail 24058674

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice at bar area. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-02-4

Detail 24058670

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed fly device stored over clean cups at coffee station. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 1Total: 6

35A-02-7

Detail 23622488

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately 7 small flying insects in kitchen flying around near entrance of walk in cooler. Observed 2 small flying insects at bar area, with one small flying insect landing on top of orange slices. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23622487

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw pork stored over hamburger buns. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 23622491

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed at bar area one small flying insect on top of orange slices in small container. See stop sale. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23622489

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23622490

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at wait station cooler milk (59F). Food held in unit more than 4 hours. See stop sale. Observed at flip top cooler butter (43-60F) and raw burgers (45F). Per operator food not prepared or portioned today. Food held in unit less than 4 hours. Operator placed food in ice bath. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-38-4

Detail 23622492

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a box of Calamari on floor in freezer. Operator stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

Sep 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 10

12A-16-4

Detail 23123551

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee enter establishment and begin handling utensils without first washing hands. Instructed employee to wash hands Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23123544

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. breading station: liquid egg (60F - Cold Holding) being held less than 2 hours. Operator placed in ice bath with ice covering to the level of food, retook temperature at 46F 1 hour later. Discussed time as a public health control and provided written plan cooked pasta (74F - Cold Holding) being held at steam table for soup. Operator states item has been out for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator placed in ice bath Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23123550

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked garlic in oil (120F - Hot Holding) at bread station. Operator states item has been in holding cabinet for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator reheated to 165F and turned up steam table Corrected On-Site

29-34-4

Detail 23123548

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

01C-03-4

Detail 23123546

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Some tags not marked with last date served. Discussed with operator

11-27-4

Detail 23123549

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator

22-02-4

Detail 23123545

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at bar soiled

36-03-4

Detail 23123543

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed at salad station

10-20-4

Detail 23123547

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

10-07-4

Detail 23123542

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing water of 80F at pizza station. Operator removed, discarded water and cleaned and sanitized utensils Corrected On-Site

Mar 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 22691840

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pizza line: cooked chicken wings (52F); cheese (56F); cooked meatballs (57F); cooked sausage (53F); cooked onions (55F); cooked tomatoes (53F). Operator states items have been in unit for approximately 3 hours. Monitored unit with no changes in temperature. Operator started to ice items and return items to walk in freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22691838

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22691836

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22691839

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at drain under ware washing area Warning

08B-39-4

Detail 22691837

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting lettuce from package without first washing produce. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash produce and clean and sanitize surfaces Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22691841

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed in ware washing area Warning

Feb 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 22625683

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. Dish machine and bar dish machine tested at 0ppm chlorine. Tested for hot water at less than 160F. Operator states new dish washers are on order. Instructed operator to manually sanitize wares Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22625682

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink on cook line used to dump water and pizza area hand wash sink used to fill up water for utensil hot holding well. Discussed with operator Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22625684

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit provided for ware washing machines Warning

Dec 7, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-31-4

Detail 22492700

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on ware storage shelving Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-07: Next unannounced Time Extended

Dec 6, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22491222

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach on prep table at pizza station on front line not in kitchen. Operator removed cleaned and sanitized. Observed approximately 15 live roaches on ground behind prep table and shelving directly next to salad station Observed 2 live roaches on bottom shelf of shelving holding paper products directly next to salad line. Operator started to remove clean and sanitize Warning

22-31-4

Detail 22491221

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on ware storage shelving Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 22491223

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches on shelving directly next to salad station on front line/expo line not in kitchen. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22491220

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar utensils stored in standing water of 60°F at bar. Operator moved to running water Corrected On-Site Warning

25-22-4

Detail 22491219

Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Warning

Nov 15, 2023

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-16-4

Detail 22447285

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee leave building then re enter building and handle knives without first washing hands. Discussed with operator. Operator instructed employee to wash hands Corrective Action Taken

14-31-5

Detail 22447278

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cut lettuce, arugula stored in direct contact in can liners at salad line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 22447281

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. blue cheese stuffed olives (59°F-61°F) at bar area being held in garnish tray. Operation states item has been out for approximately 1.5 hours. Operator moved to reach in cooler Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22447287

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. bread station cooked whole garlic in oil (121°F - Hot Holding) being held less than 2 hours. Operator reheated to 165°F and turned up warmer Corrected On-Site

01C-03-4

Detail 22447284

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03D-15-4

Detail 22447283

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. canned clams cooling since 9:30am (12:05) ambient cooling (59F - Cooling); canned clams ambient cooling (1:05) (54F - Cooling) being cooled in cook line flip top. Based on current cooling rate item will not reach 41°F at the end of 4 hours, operator moved to reach in freezer to quick chill Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22447277

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink as evidenced by strainer/straws/ice in hand wash sink. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 22447288

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee eating while ware washing, then proceed to cook line while still eating. Discussed with operator

40-06-5

Detail 22447282

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored on shelf with clean wares in ware washing area. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 22447280

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while food handling. Employee removed Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22447279

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed at ice cube freezer at bar

10-20-4

Detail 22447286

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Oct 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 7

14-31-5

Detail 22350645

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Can liners used to stores lettuce/greens at salad station. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

08A-24-5

Detail 22350641

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken meatballs stored above raw beef meatballs in walk in cooler. Operator flipped Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22350643

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. liquid eggs (57F - Cold Holding) being held at breading station on top of ice. Ice not covering sides of pan to the height of the food. Operator states item has been out for two hours. Operator iced liquid eggs butter for bread (69F - Cold Holding) being held at bread station. Operator states that item has been out for 2 hours. Discussed tphc with operator. Provided written procedure. Operator time marked item to be discarded at the end of four hours Corrective Action Taken

01C-03-4

Detail 22350644

Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Discussed proper procedure with operator

12A-03-4

Detail 22350647

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed one employee washing his hand in the 3 compartment sink. Discussed proper hand washing with operator

14-09-4

Detail 22350646

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-20-4

Detail 22350642

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

22-41-4

Detail 22112711

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. Chef fixed sanitizer line Corrected On-Site

09-01-4

Detail 22112716

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touched Bread with bare hands

35A-02-6

Detail 22112713

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live small flying insect seen hovering in kitchen. Chef killed flying insect and sanitize area.

12A-02-4

Detail 22112715

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands.

10-08-5

Detail 22112712

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

21-12-4

Detail 22112710

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.

21-38-4

Detail 22112714

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bar

Feb 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

12A-13-4

Detail 21766656

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Handle dirty utensils then removed clean utensils from Dishwasher without washing hands. Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21766657

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

Nov 30, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 6

12A-13-4

Detail 21600672

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dishwasher

31A-11-4

Detail 21600677

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dump sink. Pieces of Lemon dumped in sink

22-20-5

Detail 21600674

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

14-01-5

Detail 21600673

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Tumbler used to scoop ice

10-07-4

Detail 21600676

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Bar

08B-12-5

Detail 21600675

Basic - Stored food not covered. Cakes in Cooler at SAlad station

Dec 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 2Total: 11

08A-05-6

Detail 20727660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food....French toast batter with raw egg wash above cooked chicken, octopus in walk in cooler. Employee moved batter. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 20727664

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....pizza sauce date marked 12/3/, arrabiata sauce 12/3, bacon fat 11/17 at walk in cooler . Stop sale issue. Employee discarded food Corrective Action Taken

01B-13-4

Detail 20727656

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....pizza sauce date marked 12/3/, arrabiata sauce 12/3, bacon fat 11/17 at walk in cooler .

01B-02-5

Detail 20727665

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...quinoa 50°, goat cheese48°, balsamic 49°, Cesar dressing 50°, cooked vegetables 49°, beans 50°, cut tomatoes 47°, cut cabbage 49°, mozzarella cheese 45°, artichoke 47°, in flip top reach in cooler at pantry station . Food being held more than four hours.

03A-02-5

Detail 20727657

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...quinoa 50°, goat cheese48°, balsamic 49°, Caesar dressing 50°, cooked vegetables 49°, beans 50°, cut tomatoes 47°, cut cabbage 49°, mozzarella cheese 45°, artichoke 47°, in flip top reach in cooler at pantry station . Food being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue . Employee discarded food. Corrective Action Taken

31A-09-4

Detail 20727658

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by big pans at dishwashing area.

31A-11-4

Detail 20727661

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.....dumped ice in handwashing at dishwashing area, stored containers in prep station, cut leafy in handwashing sink at cook line . Employee cleaned. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 20727659

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths....chlorine test kit Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

05-08-4

Detail 20727655

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

14-10-4

Detail 20727662

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner...broken ice bucket. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08B-12-5

Detail 20727663

Basic - Stored food not covered....French toast batter.

Jul 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

31A-11-4

Detail 20317433

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...stored container in handwashing sink at bar and dishwashing area and Ice dumped in handwashing sink at prep station.Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20317431

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at warewashing machine or wiping cloths...chlorine test kit.

31B-02-4

Detail 20317436

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at prep station. Repeat Violation

31B-03-4

Detail 20317438

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at prep station .

41-17-4

Detail 20317439

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled...blue liquid spray bottle. Employee discarded. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20317435

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in quinoa at salad station. Employee moved . Corrected On-Site

14-10-4

Detail 20317434

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner...broken ice bucket. Employee discarded ice bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-07-4

Detail 20317437

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit...tong , scoops at 112°, F . Employee moved utilities. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20317432

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employeesat prep station. Repeat Violation