How many health inspections has 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC had?

5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC ever been shut down?

Yes, 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC are: Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?

BACTERIAL BIOFILM: Improperly cleaned multi-use utensils develop bacterial biofilms within 24 hours. These biofilms protect pathogens (Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli) from routine sanitizing — requiring physical scrubbing to remove. Each use of a contaminated utensil transfers pathogens to food. Improperly cleaned cutting boards harbor 200x more bacteria than a toilet seat. Clean and sanitize all multi-use utensils using the 3-compartment sink method: Wash in hot soapy water (110°F minimum), rinse in clean water, sanitize in approved solution (50-100 ppm chlorine or 200-400 ppm quaternary ammonium for 30 seconds), air dry. Or use properly functioning commercial dishwasher. Clean utensils at least every 4 hours during continuous use.

5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC

2166 N DIXIE, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA6010359

5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC in Boca Raton, FL has 31 inspections on record with 119 total violations (3.8 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

31Inspections

119Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 8, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Jan 25, 2017	Rodent activity	15:14:00

Inspection History (31)

Jan 8, 2025 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V11 Food in good condition

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Aug 22, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 1, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 12, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Nov 15, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Aug 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 5, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 29, 2019 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Apr 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 10, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 27, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 26, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 6, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Apr 13, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 12, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Apr 11, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 4, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 10, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 9, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Jan 26, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Jan 25, 2017 — Routine - Food· 16 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.8 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC had?: 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC ever been shut down?: Yes, 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at 5 BOYS HAITIAN-AMERICAN RESTAURANT LLC are: Clean multi-use utensils, Single-use items, Proper hand/arm washing.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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