BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Five restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward counties were ordered closed during the week ending Feb. 22 after inspectors documented conditions that required immediate action.
The closures were tied to issues including pest activity and lack of potable water. The findings come from Florida Division of Hotels and Restaurants inspection records.
An emergency closure is not a fine or a disciplinary order. It’s a temporary shutdown used when inspectors determine conditions pose an elevated risk to the public or to employees. The business remains closed until those problems are corrected and inspectors approve reopening.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
Four of the closures occurred in Palm Beach County, including two in Boca Raton.
Palm Beach Bagel (Boca Raton) was ordered closed after inspectors documented fly activity.
Cali Aji (Boca Raton) was shut down due to rodent activity.
Both locations were later cleared to reopen after follow-up inspections.
Elsewhere in Palm Beach County:
- Los Catrachos II (Greenacres) was closed after inspectors reported roach and fly activity.
- Dunkin Donuts 67 (West Palm Beach) was shut down for lack of potable water.
Each of those locations was also later approved to reopen.
In Broward County, one emergency closure was recorded:
- Moe’s Southwest Grill (Coral Springs) was ordered closed due to roach activity. The restaurant was later allowed to reopen.
Statewide, 26 emergency closures were recorded during the same reporting week. Outside Palm Beach and Broward, closure reasons included sewage backups, water supply issues, pest activity and other sanitation concerns requiring immediate correction.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
Inspectors conducted dozens of visits across Palm Beach and Broward during the reporting cycle tied to this week. Below are several inspections where multiple high-priority violations were documented.
Motek Boca (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 16 High Priority, 8 Intermediate, 1 Basic
Inspectors documented unsafe food temperature control, food protection concerns and handwashing-related issues among the high-priority violations listed in the report.
The Hen and the Hog (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 19, 2026
Violations: 8 High Priority, 7 Intermediate, 13 Basic
The inspection report shows time and temperature control issues, cross-contamination risks and employee hygiene concerns, along with multiple additional violations.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 7 High Priority, 0 Intermediate, 1 Basic
Inspectors cited unsafe hot or cold holding of time/temperature control for safety foods and additional food protection concerns.
Flamingo Grill (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 3 Intermediate, 0 Basic
The report includes unsafe food temperature findings and sanitation-related violations.
Palm Beach Bagel (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 18, 2026
Violations: 5 High Priority, 1 Intermediate, 1 Basic
The same reporting cycle includes high-priority violations related to food temperature control and pest-related conditions.
Cali Aji (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 19, 2026
Violations: 3 High Priority, 5 Intermediate, 10 Basic
Inspectors documented food protection concerns and additional sanitation violations during the visit.
Outside Boca Raton:
La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant (Delray Beach)
Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 1 Intermediate, 2 Basic
Colombian Coffee House (Delray Beach)
Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 1 Intermediate, 2 Basic
Bramers Brazilian Cuisine (Boynton Beach)
Inspection Date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 8 High Priority, 4 Intermediate, 2 Basic
Dumpling King (Coral Springs)
Inspection Date: Feb. 17, 2026
Violations: 4 High Priority, 4 Intermediate, 2 Basic
Each of those inspections included high-priority findings tied to unsafe food temperature control, sanitation or handwashing issues, according to inspection reports.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward (January 2026 Report)
The most recent disciplinary report available for this roundup covers January 2026. Disciplinary orders often follow inspections weeks or months later and include fines or other penalties.
Among Palm Beach and Broward cases listed in the January report:
- Estacao Do Pao Bakery and Restaurant (Boca Raton) — $1,100 fine; final order signed Jan. 13, 2026; violations tied to an Oct. 1, 2025 inspection.
- La Granja Town Center (Boca Raton) — $1,040 fine; final order signed Jan. 22, 2026; violations dated Oct. 27, 2025.
- A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery (Lake Worth) — $1,600 fine; final order signed Jan. 22, 2026; violations dated Aug. 12, 2025.
- China One (Davie) — $1,600 fine; final order signed Jan. 22, 2026; violations dated Oct. 22, 2025.
- Señor Cafe (Hollywood) — $1,300 fine; final order signed Jan. 26, 2026; violations dated Oct. 7, 2025.
- Bamboo Wok (Jupiter) — $1,300 fine; final order signed Jan. 26, 2026; violations dated Oct. 28, 2025.
Best Inspection In Boca Raton (This Week)
Based on inspection records from the current reporting cycle, the strongest inspection documented in Boca Raton this week was:
Playa Bowls (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 0 High Priority, 0 Intermediate, 1 Basic
Inspectors did not document any high-priority or intermediate violations during this visit.
Inspection reports reflect conditions observed at the time of inspection. Conditions can change between visits.
For years, Dirty Dining has broken down state inspection records for Boca Raton readers.
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