BOCA RATON, FL (Boca Post) (Copyright © 2025) — State inspection records show one emergency restaurant closure and a string of high-priority violations across Palm Beach and Broward counties in the week ending Nov. 30, including actions against a Boynton Beach Chipotle and a Boca Raton brunch spot.
According to state inspection data, inspectors completed nearly 60 food service checks in the two counties between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28, documenting dozens of high-priority problems tied to food temperatures, handwashing, pest activity and training.
Emergency closures in Palm Beach and Broward
An emergency closure is not the same thing as a disciplinary case; it’s a temporary step the state uses when conditions in a kitchen pose a higher-than-normal risk to customers or employees. According to the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, restaurants stay closed under these orders until issues such as sewage backups, pest infestations, lack of hot water or refrigeration are corrected and inspectors clear the operation to reopen.
State emergency closure records for the week ending Nov. 30 list one closure in Palm Beach County:
- Chipotle Mexican Grille #3059 – Boynton Beach (Palm Beach County)
State records show inspectors ordered this Boynton Beach Chipotle, on Boynton Beach Boulevard, to shut down on Nov. 24 after documenting fly activity in the restaurant. The closure was approved that afternoon, and records show the restaurant was cleared to reopen the next day after a follow-up visit.
According to the same emergency-order file, there were three emergency closures statewide during the week. Two involved fly activity, and one involved roach activity.
Other Florida emergency closures
While Boca Raton and the immediate area saw just one emergency shutdown, the weekly statewide list includes two other closures outside Palm Beach and Broward:
- A Chicken Kitchen in North Miami Beach was closed after inspectors documented fly activity, according to state records.
- Bori-Bowls in Sebring was ordered closed over roach activity, the emergency closure log shows.
Those locations fall outside Boca Post’s core coverage area but help show the kinds of conditions that can lead to an immediate shutdown elsewhere in Florida.
High-priority violations in Palm Beach and Broward
Beyond emergency closures, inspectors also logged high-priority violations at several Palm Beach and Broward County restaurants during routine visits the same week. High-priority violations are those most likely to contribute directly to foodborne illness, such as unsafe food temperatures, cross-contamination, poor handwashing and pest activity, according to state inspection language.
Across Palm Beach and Broward, inspection records show about 40 high-priority violations written during roughly 58 inspections between Nov. 24 and Nov. 28. A dozen of those inspections involved either three or more high-priority violations or “gross factor” issues such as pests, sewage or unsafe hot or cold holding.
Boca Raton and central Palm Beach County
- Another Broken Egg Cafe – Boca Raton (Palm Beach County)
During a Nov. 24 visit, inspectors reported four high-priority, two intermediate and three basic violations at this Boca Raton breakfast and brunch restaurant. State records list problems including food from an unapproved or unsafe source, time/temperature control foods held at unsafe temperatures, and raw or contaminated foods stored in a way that could cause cross-contamination. Inspectors also cited handwashing and employee hygiene issues, noted live insects or rodents or conditions that allow pests in, and flagged missing or invalid food manager certification. According to state records, this license had also been cited earlier in the year, making it a repeat name in the 2025 inspection file. - El Rinconcito Colombiano – Palm Springs (Palm Beach County)
On Nov. 25, inspectors documented six high-priority and two intermediate violations at this Palm Springs restaurant. The inspection report notes handwash sinks blocked or missing soap and paper towels, along with other sanitary or safety conditions not otherwise classified in the code. Those issues were treated as high-priority items in the state’s summary data. - Star Mama LLC – Boynton Beach (Palm Beach County)
A Nov. 24 inspection at this Boynton Beach business resulted in six high-priority, three intermediate and five basic violations, according to state records. The file highlights dishwashing equipment or sanitizer not set up correctly and damaged floors, walls, ceilings or ventilation, along with additional high-priority issues not detailed in the summary extract. The business appears earlier in the 2025 inspection data, marking it as a repeat name for the year. - The Cooper – Palm Beach Gardens (Palm Beach County)
At The Cooper in Palm Beach Gardens, inspectors reported five high-priority and two basic violations on Nov. 24. State inspection data lists food held at unsafe temperatures, raw foods stored in a way that could cause cross-contamination, problems with labeling and date marking, and visible buildup of food debris, grease or soil on nonfood surfaces. - Hungry Hospitality LLC – Riviera Beach (Palm Beach County)
A Nov. 24 visit to this Riviera Beach operation resulted in one high-priority and two intermediate violations. According to the inspection summary, inspectors cited food from an unapproved or unsafe source, time/temperature control foods held at unsafe temperatures, and missing or invalid certified food manager or training for employees. - Chipotle Mexican Grille #3059 – Boynton Beach (Palm Beach County)
In addition to the emergency closure, the same Boynton Beach Chipotle drew one high-priority violation in a Nov. 24 inspection listed in the District 2 file. State records show that violation involved live insects or rodents, or conditions that allow pests in, aligning with the fly activity noted in the emergency closure log. The license also appears earlier in the year, making it a repeat name in the inspection history.
Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood and western Broward
- YOLO – Fort Lauderdale (Broward County)
At YOLO in Fort Lauderdale, a Nov. 24 inspection recorded six high-priority, three intermediate and two basic violations, inspection records show. Violations included food from an unapproved or unsafe source, bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food, and handwashing or employee hygiene problems. The license appears earlier in the annual file with high-priority issues, making YOLO a repeat offender on paper for 2025. - 15th Street Fisheries – Fort Lauderdale (Broward County)
Inspectors documented one intermediate and six basic violations at this Fort Lauderdale waterfront restaurant on Nov. 24, including several conditions typically associated with high-priority concerns. According to the state summary, violations included unsafe hot or cold holding temperatures, cross-contamination risks from how raw foods were stored, labeling and date-marking problems, and visible food debris and grease on nonfood-contact surfaces. - Go Bistro – Hollywood (Broward County)
A Nov. 25 inspection at Go Bistro recorded one high-priority, one intermediate and one basic violation. State records list time/temperature control foods held at unsafe temperatures, equipment or surfaces not properly designed or maintained, and missing or invalid food manager or employee training certification. The license also shows up earlier in the year’s inspection data with high-priority issues. - Taco Bell 15777 – Pembroke Pines (Broward County)
At this Pembroke Pines fast-food location, inspectors reported one high-priority and one basic violation during a Nov. 24 visit. The high-priority item involved food held at unsafe temperatures, while another violation cited a license that was expired or not properly displayed, according to the inspection summary.
Disciplinary orders: Palm Beach & Broward
The state’s restaurant disciplinary reports list cases where inspections lead to formal penalties such as fines or agreed orders. Those files typically include the case number, license number, business name, location, violation count from the original inspection, the fine amount and the final order signature date, along with the underlying violation date.
No separate restaurant disciplinary activity report for Palm Beach and Broward was provided with this week’s data, so there are no new local fines or final orders to highlight in this Dirty Dining roundup. In general, disciplinary actions can lag inspections by weeks or months, and not every high-priority inspection leads to a standalone disciplinary case.
State inspection reports are a snapshot of conditions on the day of the visit; restaurants can correct violations, request follow-up visits and return to normal operation once problems are addressed.
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