Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton
Last inspected:
7036 Palmetto Park Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33433Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton has accumulated 133 violations across 26 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.1 per visit. The facility has not been shut down but faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $560 fine. The most frequently cited violations involve proper hand and arm washing (14 instances), chemical storage (10), and ventilation (10). A recent inspection on January 27, 2026 found 10 violations including 4 high-priority items, the highest single-visit count in the facility's history.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton: Comparison to Palm Beach County Averages
This Facility
5.1
violations / inspection
5.1 violations per inspection
Palm Beach County Avg
3.77
violations / inspection
3.77 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Palm Beach County Avg
0.24
closures / facility
0.24 county average
Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $560.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2015044961 | $560.00 | Sep 17, 2015 | Panama City Beach |
Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— 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
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Administrative complaint recommended
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections38 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton last inspected?
- Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 27, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton are: Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton had?
- Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton find?
- Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton was most recently inspected on January 27, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton ever been shut down?
- No, Sal's Italian Restaurant 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 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.
- Has Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $560.00 in fines.
- How much has Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton been fined?
- Sal's Italian Restaurant in Boca Raton has been fined a total of $560.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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