BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — State inspection records show multiple emergency closures and dozens of food service inspections across Palm Beach and Broward counties during the week ending May 3, 2026, with inspectors documenting issues ranging from roach activity and unsafe food temperatures to sanitation and handwashing violations.
According to Florida DBPR records, emergency closures in South Florida this week included restaurants in West Palm Beach and Coral Springs. Inspectors also documented several establishments with four or more high-priority violations during routine inspections across Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding cities.
Dirty Dining is based on inspection and enforcement records published by the Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
According to state emergency closure records, Los Catrachos Restaurant in West Palm Beach was temporarily closed April 27 after inspectors documented both roach and rodent activity.
Records show the restaurant was later approved to reopen April 28 after corrective action.
In Broward County, a Tijuana Flats location in Coral Springs was temporarily closed April 30 due to roach activity, according to the state report.
An emergency closure is not a disciplinary action, but rather an action taken when inspectors identify conditions that pose an elevated risk to the public or employees. Businesses remain closed until those conditions are corrected.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Statewide, the weekly emergency closure report documented multiple temporary shutdowns tied to pest activity, plumbing issues, and other sanitation concerns.
Among the more notable cases outside South Florida was Beef O'Brady's in Live Oak, which was temporarily closed because of roach activity. A Key West sandwich shop and several Miami-Dade establishments also appeared in the statewide report.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
State inspection data shows hundreds of inspections were conducted across Palm Beach and Broward counties during the current reporting cycle.
Among the more serious inspections documented this week was Orient Kitchen in Boca Raton. Inspectors documented five high-priority violations during an April 27 inspection, along with one intermediate violation and six basic violations.
According to the inspection report, inspectors documented issues involving food temperature control, handwashing violations, and food protection concerns.
Los Catrachos Restaurant in West Palm Beach, which also appeared in the emergency closure report, received four high-priority violations during an April 27 inspection. Inspectors also documented four intermediate violations.
Inspection records indicate the violations included employee hygiene and food protection concerns.
Talkin' Tacos in Delray Beach received four high-priority violations during an April 29 inspection, along with three intermediate violations and one basic violation.
State inspection data shows inspectors documented issues involving food temperature safety and sanitation practices.
IHOP 36-168 in Delray Beach received four high-priority violations during a May 4 inspection. Inspectors also documented three intermediate violations and two basic violations.
Meat Market Boca Raton received three high-priority violations during an April 27 inspection, along with three intermediate violations and seven basic violations.
In Boynton Beach, Two Georges received four high-priority violations during an April 27 inspection.
Other establishments with multiple high-priority violations during the reporting cycle included Rustic Inn in Fort Lauderdale, Golden Corral in Royal Palm Beach, Red Crab - Juicy Seafood in West Palm Beach, and Jaws Hot Chicken and Seafood in West Palm Beach.
Inspection reports are snapshots of conditions observed at the time of inspection and conditions can change.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward
The latest monthly disciplinary activity report published by the Florida DBPR also included several Palm Beach and Broward County restaurants tied to earlier inspections.
In Boca Raton, Chipotle Mexican Grill #721 on Glades Road received a $200 fine tied to a January 2026 violation case. Vote For Pedro in Boca Raton received a $400 fine tied to an October 2025 violation date.
In Delray Beach, Blue Anchor received an $800 fine connected to a December 2025 violation date, while Jersey Mike's Subs received a $400 fine.
Boynton Beach establishments appearing in the disciplinary report included East Ocean Cafe, Cucina Moderna, and Pho 31 LLC.
In Broward County, disciplinary actions were also issued involving restaurants in Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach.
According to state records, disciplinary actions often lag inspections by weeks or months and reflect how enforcement cases are ultimately resolved.
Best Inspection In Boca Raton (This Week)
Based on state inspection records for the current reporting cycle, the strongest inspection documented in Boca Raton this week was:
Cannoli Kitchen Pizza (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: April 27, 2026
Violations: 0 High Priority, 0 Intermediate, 0 Basic
According to Florida DBPR inspection data, inspectors did not document any high-priority or intermediate violations during this visit.
Inspection reports are a snapshot of conditions observed at the time of inspection and conditions can change.
Conditions inside restaurants can change quickly, and inspection reports only reflect what inspectors observed at the time of each visit.
Dirty Dining by Boca Post is the original weekly restaurant inspection roundup in Boca Raton.
