BOCA RATON, FL — State inspectors temporarily closed two restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward counties during the week ending June 14, with records citing pest activity at both locations.
The local emergency closures were part of a broader week of restaurant inspection activity across South Florida. According to Florida DBPR inspection data, inspectors conducted 203 inspections in Palm Beach and Broward counties during the same June 8-14 reporting cycle.
The closure records cited rodent activity, roach activity and fly activity at the two local restaurants.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
Inspectors temporarily closed Belle Cuisine Caribbean Restaurant LLC in Fort Lauderdale on June 8 after reporting rodent activity, state records show. The Broward County restaurant, listed at 1952 NW 9th Ave., was approved to reopen June 9 at 8:54 a.m.
In Lake Worth, inspectors temporarily closed Yens Kitchen on June 9 after reporting roach and fly activity. The Palm Beach County restaurant, listed at 7364 Lake Worth Road, was approved to reopen June 10 at 3:27 p.m., according to the emergency closure file.
An emergency closure is not a disciplinary action. It is a temporary step used when inspectors report conditions such as pest infestation, sewage problems, lack of hot water, utility issues, fire damage or refrigeration problems. A business remains closed until the conditions are corrected and state records show it has been approved to reopen.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Elsewhere in Florida, inspectors reported 12 additional emergency closures during the same weekly period. Those included closures tied to roach activity in Jacksonville and Miami Beach, rodent and fly activity in Tarpon Springs and Jacksonville, no potable water in Fort Myers, and no handwashing sink in Orange City.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
Beyond emergency closures, state records show inspectors conducted 106 inspections in Palm Beach County and 97 in Broward County during the reporting cycle.
The inspection extract listed 93 Palm Beach and Broward inspections with at least one high-priority violation. Of those, 26 inspections had three or more high-priority violations.
In Boca Raton, Panache Bistro & Cafe was cited during a June 11 routine inspection with 5 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 3 basic violations. The disposition listed in the state data was “Administrative complaint recommended.”
AlleyCat in Boca Raton was cited during a June 12 routine inspection with 4 high-priority, 8 intermediate and 14 basic violations. State records listed the disposition as “Warning Issued.” A same-day callback inspection later listed 1 high-priority, 3 intermediate and 9 basic violations.
MRG (2008-E) Boca Raton LLC was cited during a June 8 routine inspection with 4 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 4 basic violations. Kokoro Sushi in Boca Raton was cited June 11 with 3 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 2 basic violations.
In Delray Beach, Selini was cited June 12 with 6 high-priority and 3 intermediate violations. La Boom Cafe was cited June 9 with 3 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 3 basic violations. E & B Restaurant was cited June 10 with 3 high-priority and 2 intermediate violations.
MV Take Out Restaurant in Delray Beach was cited June 9 with 3 high-priority and 1 intermediate violation. State records show a June 10 callback inspection listed zero violations.
In Boynton Beach, Koco Cafe and Bakery was cited June 11 with 9 high-priority violations. Chinatown and Ruoccos Restaurant were each cited the same day with 5 high-priority violations. NYPD Pizza was cited June 11 with 4 high-priority, 4 intermediate and 3 basic violations.
In Coral Springs, Fuji Mura Hibachi & Sushi was cited June 9 with 5 high-priority, 1 intermediate and 7 basic violations. The disposition listed in the state data was “Administrative complaint recommended.”
Yens Kitchen in Lake Worth also appeared in the inspection data tied to the emergency closure. On June 9, inspectors documented 15 high-priority, 2 intermediate and 17 basic violations during a complaint inspection listed as “Emergency order recommended.” A June 10 callback was listed as not complied, followed by another June 10 callback listed as complied.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward
Disciplinary orders often come weeks or months after the original inspection. The latest disciplinary activity report provided for this roundup listed 190 Palm Beach and Broward food-service disciplinary entries, including 121 in Palm Beach County and 69 in Broward County.
Among the larger Palm Beach County fines listed, Sushi Jo Lake Clarke Shores / Jo Bistro in West Palm Beach was listed with 4 violations, a $3,200 fine, a May 14 final order signature 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 signature date and a Dec. 1, 2025 violation date.
In Lake Worth, Red Crab Juicy Seafood was listed with 3 violations, a $2,400 fine, a May 14 final order signature date and a Feb. 9, 2026 violation date.
In Boca Raton, Sushi Sake was listed with 3 violations, a $1,800 fine, a May 18 final order signature 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 signature date and a Nov. 10, 2025 violation date.
In Broward County, Moon Thai & Japanese in Weston was listed with 4 violations, a $1,440 fine, a May 27 final order signature date and a Feb. 23, 2026 violation date. La Union Restaurant of FLA in Margate was listed with 2 violations, a $1,400 fine, a May 8 final order signature date and a Nov. 5, 2025 violation date.
MV Take Out Restaurant in Delray Beach also appeared in this week’s inspection data. The disciplinary report listed the restaurant with 1 violation, an $800 fine, a May 15 final order signature date and a Dec. 2, 2025 violation date.
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:
Burtons Grill & Bar (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: June 13, 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. The June 13 inspection was listed as a complaint callback with a “Call Back - Complied” disposition.
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.
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