BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Dirty Dining is based on Florida DBPR inspection and enforcement records. During the week ending Jan. 25, 2026, inspectors ordered one restaurant closed in Broward County, while no emergency closures were recorded in Palm Beach County.
Across both counties, inspectors conducted routine checks at dozens of food service establishments. The more serious violations this week centered on unsafe food temperatures, pest activity, and sanitation and handwashing issues, according to state data.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
Only one local emergency closure appears in the statewide DBPR file for the week.
Patrizia’s — Deerfield Beach
Inspectors ordered the Deerfield Beach restaurant closed after documenting roach activity, state records show. The closure record also reflects a later reinspection and reopening after the conditions were addressed.
An emergency closure is not a disciplinary action. It is used when inspectors find conditions that pose an elevated risk to customers or employees, and it remains in effect until those issues are corrected.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Statewide, the DBPR logged 17 emergency closures during the same week.
Among them:
- Kona Grill in Tampa, closed after inspectors documented a sewage backup.
- Churrasco in Orlando, closed for unlicensed activity, according to state records.
- Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits #105 in Haines City, closed due to rodent activity.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
Inspectors completed hundreds of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward during the current reporting cycle. Most inspections resulted in minor issues, but several stood out for the number or type of high-priority violations documented.
Mi Casita Mexican Restaurant — Boca Raton
During a Jan. 23 inspection, inspectors cited the restaurant for 10 high-priority violations, one of the highest totals recorded locally this week. The inspection focused heavily on unsafe food temperatures, along with problems tied to handwashing practices, food labeling and date marking, and cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces.
Pollo Tropical #57 — Boca Raton
A Jan. 21 inspection resulted in five high-priority violations. Inspectors documented food temperature control issues along with violations tied to employee hygiene and handwashing sink access, according to state records.
Bagel Twins — Delray Beach
Inspectors cited the restaurant for six high-priority violations during a Jan. 21 visit. The inspection included unsafe food temperatures and pest-related conditions, along with additional sanitation and handwashing concerns.
City Oyster — Delray Beach
A Jan. 23 inspection documented eight high-priority violations, again centered on food temperature control and food protection practices, according to inspection data.
Elle Caribbean Grill — Boynton Beach
During a Jan. 22 inspection, inspectors recorded three high-priority violations, including food temperature issues and conditions allowing pest activity, along with problems related to food handling and required training.
Panera Bread #4720 — Boynton Beach
A Jan. 23 inspection cited one high-priority violation, but it involved unsafe food temperatures, which prompted inclusion in this week’s roundup. Inspectors also noted sanitation issues.
Patrizia’s — Deerfield Beach
The same Deerfield Beach restaurant ordered closed earlier in the week was cited during a Jan. 20 inspection for four high-priority violations. Inspectors documented pest-related activity, along with food protection, handwashing, and chemical storage issues.
The Break House — Deerfield Beach
A Jan. 22 inspection resulted in two high-priority violations, including food temperature control problems, along with additional sanitation and handwashing concerns.
Checkers — Coral Springs
Inspectors cited two high-priority violations during a Jan. 22 inspection, including unsafe food temperatures and pest-related conditions, according to state data.
Patron Azteca Mexican — Coral Springs
A Jan. 23 inspection documented four high-priority violations, with inspectors flagging food temperature issues, handwashing practices, and food-contact surface sanitation.
Clean Eatz — Coconut Creek
During a Jan. 22 inspection, inspectors cited one high-priority violation tied to unsafe food temperatures.
Fornello at Coconut — Coconut Creek
A Jan. 21 inspection resulted in three high-priority violations, with issues tied to food protection, employee health controls, handwashing access, and cleaning and sanitizing food-contact surfaces.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward
The most recent DBPR Restaurant Disciplinary Activity Report available for this roundup covers December 2025, published Jan. 4, 2026. Disciplinary actions typically follow inspections weeks or months later and reflect how cases are resolved.
Among Palm Beach and Broward establishments listed:
Tom Sawyer Restaurant & Pastry Shop — Boca Raton
State records show an $800 fine, tied to a Sept. 11, 2025 inspection. The final order was signed Dec. 4, 2025.
Spikey Ty — Coral Springs
The Coral Springs business was assessed a $900 fine, with a final order signed Dec. 1, 2025, following a September inspection that documented three violations.
Kingdom Sushi — Boca Raton
State records show a $600 fine, tied to a Sept. 2, 2025 inspection. The final order was signed Dec. 1, 2025.
Narboná — Boca Raton
Inspectors documented one violation during a July 31, 2025 inspection. The case was resolved with a $600 fine, with a final order signed Dec. 3, 2025.
Casa Tequila Mexican Cuisine — Boca Raton
The restaurant was fined $400 following a Sept. 18, 2025 inspection that documented two violations. The final order was signed Dec. 11, 2025. The same license number appears in the current inspection dataset.
Inspections are a snapshot in time. Conditions can change quickly, and a single visit may not reflect a restaurant’s day-to-day operations.
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