Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton
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5751 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33487Josephine's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton has accumulated 114 violations across 23 inspections since 2016, averaging 4.96 violations per inspection—in line with the Florida statewide average of 5.2. However, the facility exhibits a persistent pattern of high-priority violations centered on employee health and management awareness. Employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 6 inspections, and management awareness violations appeared in 8 inspections, indicating systemic failures in basic operational oversight. Hand washing and proper cooking temperature violations recurred across multiple years. The most recent inspection on March 23, 2026 documented 10 violations, including 3 high-priority findings for management awareness, approved food source, and employee health reporting and policy. Despite the volume of violations, the facility has not been emergency-closed. A fire safety violation was recorded on March 25, 2019—an exit door in the rear kitchen south was found locked. The facility's disposition from the March 2026 inspection was Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton are: Management awareness, Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton had?
- Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton find?
- Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on March 23, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- 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.
- Has Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Josephine's Italian Rest in Boca Raton has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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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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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