BOCA RATON, FL — Dirty Dining was active in Palm Beach and Broward last week, with state inspectors temporarily closing three local restaurants after reporting roach, rodent and fly activity.
The closures were among 23 emergency closures statewide in the week-ending June 21 state file. In Palm Beach and Broward, the local closures were in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth and Wilton Manors, according to Florida DBPR records.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
Inspectors temporarily closed East Ocean Café in Boynton Beach on June 17 after reporting roach activity, state records show. The restaurant, listed under license number 6013794, was approved to reopen on June 18 at 9:17 a.m. Inspection data for the same date listed 6 high-priority, 6 intermediate and 4 basic violations.
In Lake Worth, Marco’s Pizza #8477 was temporarily closed on June 18 after inspectors reported rodent and fly activity. State records show the restaurant, listed under license number 6022857, was approved to reopen on June 19 at 9 a.m. The related inspection listed 3 high-priority and 2 basic violations.
Tee Jay Thai Sushi in Wilton Manors was temporarily closed on June 17 after inspectors reported rodent activity. Records show the restaurant, listed under license number 1619297, was approved to reopen on June 18 at 10:21 a.m. The related inspection listed 4 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 6 basic violations.
An emergency closure is a temporary step used when inspectors document conditions requiring correction before a business can reopen. It is separate from a disciplinary order.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Elsewhere in Florida, inspectors reported 20 additional emergency closures during the same period. Those included closures tied to roach activity, rodent activity, fly activity, no potable water and no handwashing sink, according to the state closure file.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
Beyond emergency closures, state records show inspectors conducted 257 Palm Beach and Broward restaurant inspections during the June 15–21 reporting window. Of those, 52 inspections listed three or more high-priority violations.
The inspection extract provided by the state lists violation counts and numbered violation fields, but does not include the full narrative text for each individual violation. For that reason, this roundup reports the documented counts, inspection dates and dispositions, while using specific issue descriptions only where they appear in the emergency closure file.
In Boca Raton, El Balcon De Las Americas V was inspected June 18 and listed 5 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 6 basic violations. The inspection disposition was “Warning Issued.”
Chow Thai Cuisine in Boca Raton was inspected June 17 and listed 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 4 basic violations. Eathai in Boca Raton was inspected June 19 and listed the same count: 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 4 basic violations.
Also in Boca Raton, Fresh was inspected June 15 and listed 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 10 basic violations. The inspection disposition was “Administrative complaint recommended.” Taverna Kyma was inspected June 19 and listed 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 4 basic violations, also with an administrative complaint recommended. Pubbelly Sushi was inspected June 17 and listed 3 high-priority, 5 intermediate and 3 basic violations.
Boynton Beach had several inspections with three or more high-priority violations. East Ocean Café, which was also temporarily closed, had 6 high-priority violations documented June 17. A’Lu Mexican Cuisine had 6 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 4 basic violations on June 18. Kabuki Sushi Thai Tapas had 6 high-priority, 5 intermediate and no basic violations on June 18.
Other Boynton Beach inspections with three or more high-priority violations included China Town 99, 3 Tequila’s, Deluca’s Italian Kitchen & Bar, Lemongrass of Boynton Beach, Bonefish Grill, Hurricane Dockside Grill, The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Co., Mission BBQ and Wendy’s.
In Delray Beach, Throw Social was inspected June 17 and listed 5 high-priority, 3 intermediate and 2 basic violations. The inspection disposition was “Administrative complaint recommended.” 50 Ocean was inspected June 15 and listed 4 high-priority and 4 intermediate violations. East End Café was inspected June 16 and listed 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 1 basic violation.
The highest high-priority count in the local inspection file was at The Twisted Tuna Jupiter, which was inspected June 18 and listed 10 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 1 basic violation. Las Vegas Cuban Cusine in Pembroke Pines listed 7 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 5 basic violations during a June 15 complaint inspection.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward
Disciplinary orders often come weeks or months after the original inspection. The May disciplinary activity report listed 198 Palm Beach and Broward food-service disciplinary records with final order dates in May.
Among the larger local fines, the report listed Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores / Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach with 4 violations, a $3,200 fine, a May 14 final order date and a Dec. 8, 2025 violation date. India Grill and Bar in West Palm Beach was listed with 6 violations, a $3,120 fine, a May 27 final order date and a Dec. 1, 2025 violation date.
In Boca Raton, Sushi Sake was listed with 3 violations, a $1,800 fine, a May 18 final order date and a Dec. 2, 2025 violation date. Keke’s Breakfast Cafe in Boca Raton was listed with 2 violations, a $1,600 fine, a May 4 final order date and a Nov. 10, 2025 violation date.
In Delray Beach, Blue Anchor appeared twice in the disciplinary report, including one record listing 4 violations and a $1,200 fine tied to an Oct. 22, 2025 violation date. The report also listed Caffe Luna Rosa and Nana Noodle & Sushi Bar with $800 fines.
In Boynton Beach, Byrds Hot Chicken was listed with 5 violations, an $800 fine, a May 7 final order date and a Nov. 13, 2025 violation date. Bramers Brazilian Cuisine was listed with 4 violations and a $720 fine.
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:
Milky Moo (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: June 17, 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. On another day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in the report, and conditions can change.
Dirty Dining by Boca Post is the original weekly restaurant inspection roundup in Boca Raton.
