BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2026) — State records show seven emergency closures were issued in Palm Beach and Broward during the week ending Feb. 15, 2026, with inspectors citing roach activity, rodent activity, and other conditions that triggered immediate shutdowns.
The Dirty Dining roundup is based on Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation 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. The business remains closed until those problems are corrected.
Emergency Closures: Palm Beach and Broward
Palm Beach County (4)
Tacos Y Antojitos Emanuel Inc (Riviera Beach area, Palm Beach County) — State records show the business was ordered closed after inspectors documented roach activity. The record indicates it was later approved to reopen.
Blue Anchor (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County) — Inspectors cited rodent and fly activity as the condition for closure, according to the state’s weekly emergency closure file. The record does not clearly show a reopen time in the entry.
Island Grill (West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County) — State records list roach activity as the condition leading to an emergency closure. The file indicates a later approval to reopen.
Angry Moon Café (Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County) — Inspectors documented roach activity as the condition for closure, according to state records, and the file indicates it was later approved to reopen.
Broward County (3)
Brunia’s Caribbean Take Out Restaurant (Fort Lauderdale, Broward County) — State records show the business was ordered closed after inspectors documented roach activity. The entry indicates it was later approved to reopen.
Bojos Seafood Kitchen (Pompano Beach, Broward County) — Inspectors cited roach activity as the closure condition, according to the state file, and the record indicates it was later approved to reopen.
Mickey’s Downtown Bistro (Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Broward County) — State records list rodent activity as the condition for closure. The entry indicates it was later approved to reopen.
Other Florida Emergency Closures
Statewide, the weekly emergency closure file shows 21 approved closures during the reporting week.
A few notable examples outside Palm Beach and Broward include closures tied to sewage backup and pest activity, including a Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits location in Tampa that listed sewage back up as the condition for closure, and other closures where inspectors documented rodent activity or roach activity, according to the state’s weekly report.
Inspections This Week: High-Priority Violations
State inspection data shows hundreds of inspections across Palm Beach and Broward during the current reporting cycle. In the window that most closely aligns with the week ending Feb. 15, the dataset reflects 622 inspections across both counties.
Below are selected inspections from the week’s activity where state records show multiple high-priority violations or issues that can indicate elevated risk factors, including temperature control problems, pest activity indicators, water issues, and other high-priority sanitation and food safety concerns.
Bambu Pan Asian Kitchen (Boca Raton, Palm Beach County) — Inspection date Feb. 9, 2026. State records show 5 high-priority, 3 intermediate, and 0 basic violations. Inspectors documented issues including food protection/cross-contamination risks, handwashing and hygiene problems, and handwash sink setup/supplies concerns, according to the inspection record.
Taj Express Indian Cuisine Inc (Boca Raton, county listed in state data) — Inspection date Feb. 11, 2026. State records show 5 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 0 basic violations. The inspection flagged time/temperature control issues and other sanitation concerns, including handwashing compliance and handwash sink requirements.
BCM BBQ Seafood (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County) — Inspection date Feb. 12, 2026. State records show 9 high-priority, 5 intermediate, and 4 basic violations. Inspectors documented temperature control issues along with other high-priority items tied to food handling and sanitation, based on the state’s violation coding in the inspection dataset.
Blue Anchor (Delray Beach, Palm Beach County) — Inspection date Feb. 10, 2026. State records show 7 high-priority, 2 intermediate, and 3 basic violations. The inspection record includes high-priority violations tied to food safety controls and sanitation, with additional intermediate and basic issues documented in the same visit.
Prime Catch (Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County) — Inspection date Feb. 9, 2026. State records show 12 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 1 basic violation. The inspection includes multiple high-priority items involving food protection and handling, with additional supporting violations documented in the state record.
DeLuca’s Italian Kitchen & Bar (Boynton Beach, Palm Beach County) — Inspection date Feb. 10, 2026. State records show 9 high-priority, 8 intermediate, and 0 basic violations. Inspectors documented several high-priority sanitation and food safety concerns, alongside a large number of intermediate violations in the same visit.
Bronx Bagel & Deli (Deerfield Beach, Broward County) — Inspection date Feb. 10, 2026. State records show 1 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 5 basic violations. The inspection record includes at least one high-priority issue along with additional sanitation findings logged as intermediate and basic.
Bagels And A Whole Lot More (Coral Springs, Broward County) — Inspection date Feb. 9, 2026. State records show 5 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 2 basic violations. The visit includes high-priority items tied to food safety and sanitation controls, based on the state’s coded violations.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant (Coconut Creek, Broward County) — Inspection date Feb. 9, 2026. State records show 2 high-priority, 0 intermediate, and 1 basic violation. The inspection record includes high-priority food safety issues and at least one additional basic violation.
Colombian Mountains Cafe (Fort Lauderdale, Broward County) — Inspection date Feb. 13, 2026. State records show 8 high-priority, 1 intermediate, and 17 basic violations. Inspectors documented numerous issues in the same visit, including multiple high-priority violations.
Disciplinary Orders: Palm Beach and Broward
The most recent disciplinary activity report available for this roundup is January 2026, published Feb. 4, 2026. These cases often reflect inspections from earlier months, but they show how enforcement actions are resolved.
Among Palm Beach and Broward cases in the January report, state records show multiple final orders with fines issued to food service establishments. Examples include:
Estacao Do Pao Bakery and Restaurant (Boca Raton) — State records list a $1,100 fine, with a final order signature date of Jan. 13, 2026, tied to an inspection violation date in October 2025. The report lists 3 violations from the original inspection count.
A & E Caribbean Cafe & Bakery (Lake Worth) — State records show a $1,600 fine with a final order signature date of Jan. 22, 2026, tied to an inspection violation date in August 2025, with 2 violations listed from the original inspection count.
China One (Davie) — State records show a $1,600 fine with a final order signature date of Jan. 22, 2026, tied to an inspection violation date in October 2025, with 2 violations listed from the original inspection count.
Panfiyah (Fort Lauderdale) — State records show a $1,200 fine with a final order signature date of Jan. 22, 2026, tied to an inspection violation date in August 2025, with 2 violations listed.
Several disciplinary-order businesses also appear in the current inspection dataset for the week’s reporting cycle, including Panfiyah (Fort Lauderdale), Oyako Sushi (Boynton Beach), and Rocco’s Tacos (Delray Beach), based on matching business names in the state files.
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:
Souvlaki Time (Boca Raton)
Inspection Date: Feb. 10, 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.
Closing — DBPR inspections are a snapshot of conditions at the time of a visit. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in its most recent inspection.
Dirty Dining: Boca Post’s long-running review of state restaurant inspection records.
Of all the places listed, the only one I have ever ‘dined’ in is The Blue Anchor in Delray Beach; their entire concept being to Painstakingly recreate a UK dive, complete with caked on dirt and vermin.