How many health inspections has AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL had?

AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL ever been shut down?

Yes, AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?

CONTAMINATION PATHWAY: Improper handwashing is the single most significant factor in spreading foodborne illness. Hands carry 3,200 bacteria per square centimeter. CDC reports proper handwashing reduces diarrheal illness by 30% and respiratory illness by 21%. Inadequate technique leaves Norovirus, E. coli, and Salmonella on hands, directly contaminating food. Employees must wash hands for minimum 20 seconds with soap and warm water: before handling food, after touching raw meat, after using restroom, after sneezing/coughing, after handling garbage, after touching face/hair, when switching tasks. Use proper technique: wet hands, apply soap, scrub 20 seconds including fingertips and between fingers, rinse, dry with single-use towel.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL

99 SE MIZNER BLVD STE 116, Boca Raton, FL 33432

Palm Beach County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL LLC · License: SEA6021370

AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL in Boca Raton, FL has 18 inspections on record with 74 total violations (4.1 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

18Inspections

74Violations

1Closures

Data current as of March 26, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 1, 2019	Flies	17:16:00

Inspection History (18)

Mar 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

May 14, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V16 Proper cooking temps

Apr 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Sep 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

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

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Dec 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 5, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 20, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 28 violations (10 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Jan 29, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Mar 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 19, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Apr 11, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V04 Ill employee working

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Palm Beach County average of 0.19 closures per facility. It has averaged 4.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.73.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL had?: AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL has had 18 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL ever been shut down?: Yes, AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at AL REEF HOOKAH & GRILL are: Outer openings protected, Proper hand/arm washing, Single-use items.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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