Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
5101 Congress Avenue, Boca Raton, FL 33431The Grille on Congress in Boca Raton averaged 5.2 violations per inspection across 24 inspections since 2016, matching the Florida statewide average. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health policy violations and improper hand-washing procedures were cited in at least 8 inspections over the record period, representing a recurring pattern. An administrative complaint was recommended following a January 2024 complaint inspection that documented 9 violations including management awareness, employee health policy, employee health reporting, improper hand-washing, food contact surface issues, and time as a control measure. The most recent inspection on October 21, 2025 found 15 violations including high-priority citations for employee health reporting, parasite destruction, approved food source, hand-washing, and food contact surfaces. The inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 3 inspections12 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton had?
- Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton find?
- Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on October 21, 2025 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Grille on Congress (the) in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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