BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — Palm Beach and Broward saw four emergency closures during the week ending Feb. 28, 2026, with state records pointing to pest activity and facility issues as recurring themes. This roundup is based on Florida DBPR inspection and enforcement records.
An emergency closure is not a disciplinary action. It’s a temporary step used when inspectors find conditions that pose an elevated risk to the public or employees, and the business stays closed until those problems are corrected.
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:
PF Chang’s China Bistro (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 25, 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.
NOTE: This was a follow-up visit to remedy the high-priority violations found below.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach & Broward
4 local emergency closures were documented in state records during the reporting week.
Basilic Vietnamese Grill (Fort Lauderdale, Broward County)
State records show the restaurant was closed Feb. 23 with the closure condition listed as roach activity. The record indicates a reopen/vacate order dated Feb. 24.
Inti Sandwich (West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County)
State records show an emergency closure on Feb. 23 with roach activity listed as the condition. The record shows a reopen/vacate order dated Feb. 24.
Caribbean Tease Restaurant LLC (Greenacres, Palm Beach County)
State records show the business was closed Feb. 27 with the condition listed as roach activity. The record reflects a reopen/vacate order dated March 2.
Macarthur’s (Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County)
State records show an emergency closure on Feb. 27 with the condition listed as fly activity. The record indicates a reopen/vacate order dated Feb. 28.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Statewide, the emergency-closure extract for the week shows 33 closures total, including the four in Palm Beach and Broward.
Outside the local counties, the most common closure conditions listed statewide included roach activity, rodent activity, fly activity, and sewage leaks, with a smaller number tied to issues like no potable water or unlicensed activity, according to the same state file.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
State records show hundreds of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward during the reporting cycle (the YTD dataset includes inspections dated within the target week and adjacent days that appear grouped with the same activity).
Most inspections don’t rise to the level that triggers an emergency closure. But a smaller slice stands out for higher High Priority totals or issues tied to core food-safety controls such as temperature control, sanitation, and pest prevention, based on Florida DBPR inspection data.
Below are selected inspections from the week’s inspection universe that met one or more of the roundup’s high-priority flags.
Flamingo Grill (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
License: 6013399 | Inspection date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 3 Intermediate, 0 Basic
According to Florida DBPR inspection data, inspectors documented issues including TCS food not held at safe temperatures and handwashing/hygienic practice violations during this visit.
Skyfin (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
License: 6022090 | Inspection date: Feb. 27, 2026
Violations: 5 High Priority, 3 Intermediate, 3 Basic
State inspection data shows violations that included unsafe temperature holding for TCS foods, food protection/cross-contamination risks, and labeling/date marking issues, along with other sanitation items noted on the report.
Colombian Coffee House (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
License: 6021527 | Inspection date: Feb. 26, 2026
Violations: 4 High Priority, 5 Intermediate, 8 Basic
According to the inspection record, the report included TCS temperature-control issues, dishwashing/chemical or monitoring-related problems, and food-contact surface cleaning/sanitizing issues, plus handwashing sink access/supply items and other general conditions.
PF Chang’s China Bistro (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
License: 6013172 | Inspection date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 7 High Priority, 0 Intermediate, 1 Basic
State inspection data indicates the report cited food protection/cross-contamination risk, plumbing/backflow-type issues, and license display/administrative items among the noted violations.
Motek Boca (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
License: 6022880 | Inspection date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 16 High Priority, 8 Intermediate, 1 Basic
According to Florida DBPR inspection data, inspectors documented a cluster of higher-priority violations including food-contact surfaces not cleaned or sanitized, chemical/toxic substance handling/storage issues, employee training/food manager certification-related items, and other high-priority categories on the report.
Motek Boca (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County) — Follow-Up Visit
License: 6022880 | Inspection date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 4 Intermediate, 1 Basic
A callback visit appears in the same state dataset the following day, with the record reflecting a reduced count and items that included food from an unapproved/unsafe source, handwashing/hygienic practice issues, and handwash sink access/supply problems, according to the inspection data.
La Bamba Mexican & Spanish Restaurant (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County)
License: 6010158 | Inspection date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 6 High Priority, 1 Intermediate, 2 Basic
According to the state inspection record, inspectors documented unsafe hot/cold holding for TCS foods, handwashing/hygienic practice issues, food-contact surface cleaning/sanitizing concerns, and handwash sink supply/access issues, among the violations listed.
Lindburgers Restaurant (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County)
License: 6016699 | Inspection date: Feb. 23, 2026
Violations: 3 High Priority, 1 Intermediate, 2 Basic
State inspection data shows the report included TCS food temperature-control issues, food protection/cross-contamination risk, and a pest-related violation indicating conditions tied to insect/rodent prevention or activity.
Bramers Brazilian Cuisine (Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County)
License: 6021113 | Inspection date: Feb. 24, 2026
Violations: 8 High Priority, 4 Intermediate, 2 Basic
According to Florida DBPR inspection data, the inspection record includes multiple higher-priority items including food-contact surface cleaning/sanitizing problems, handwash sink supply/access issues, dishwashing system monitoring/chemical controls, and training/certification-related items, along with other violations listed on the report.
Sakura Japanese Restaurant (Coral Springs, Broward County)
License: 6008705 | Inspection date: Feb. 25, 2026
Violations: 4 High Priority, 2 Intermediate, 6 Basic
State inspection data shows the report included labeling/date marking issues, improper thawing of TCS foods, food-contact surface cleaning/sanitizing concerns, and single-service item storage/handling issues, along with handwashing sink access/supply issues.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach & Broward (January 2026 Report)
The most recent disciplinary activity report available for this roundup is January 2026 (published Feb. 4, 2026). These cases often lag the underlying inspections and show how enforcement actions are resolved.
Notable Palm Beach and Broward entries in the January report include:
Estacao Do Pao Bakery And Restaurant (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
State records show a violation count of 3 tied to the original inspection, a $1,100 fine, a Final Order signature date of Jan. 13, 2026, and a listed violation date of Oct. 1, 2025.
La Granja Town Center (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County)
State records show a violation count of 2, a $1,040 fine, a Final Order signature date of Jan. 22, 2026, and a listed violation date of Oct. 27, 2025.
Oyako Sushi (Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County)
State records show a violation count of 2, a $1,000 fine, a Final Order signature date of Jan. 13, 2026, and a listed violation date of Dec. 10, 2025.
Panfiyah (Fort Lauderdale, Broward County)
State records show a violation count of 2, a $1,200 fine, a Final Order signature date of Jan. 22, 2026, and a listed violation date of Aug. 6, 2025.
Senor Cafe (Hollywood, Broward County)
State records show a violation count of 4, a $1,300 fine, a Final Order signature date of Jan. 26, 2026, and a listed violation date of Oct. 7, 2025.
The disciplinary report also includes cases in Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, West Palm Beach, and other cities. One entry, China House (Coral Springs), also appears in the current year’s inspection dataset, according to the state records.
Closing
All inspection and enforcement records reflect what inspectors documented at the time of the visit. Conditions can change quickly, both for better and worse.
Dirty Dining remains Boca’s go-to source for weekly restaurant inspection coverage.
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